How to Make Caramelized Fried Bananas

Caramelized fried bananas are an old time favorite American treat. Many people these days do not know how to make this tasty quick fix. If you have never enjoyed your bananas in this form, these easy steps will tell you exactly how to make this fried delicacy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Bananas
• 1 ounce of virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar
• ½ teaspoon of real vanilla extract
• Pinch of powdered sugar
• Non-stick frying pan
• Spatula

1. Ready the bananas. First you will want to peel all the bananas that you wish to fry. Then cut them in half and then in half again.
2. Heat up the frying pan. Place the pan on the stove at medium heat and add 1 ounce of virgin olive oil for frying.
3. Sprinkle the bananas with brown sugar. This will ready them for the frying pan.
4. Add bananas to the frying pan. Once in, let them fry on one side for about 2 to 3 minutes. Before you flip the bananas over, add the vanilla extract and cover the top of them with brown sugar.
5. Flip the bananas over. Let them cook on the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Serve in a clear glass bowl. Sprinkle powdered sugar on the bananas, serve and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure not to overcook the bananas, the sugar could burn and end up ruining the dessert.
• Be careful when using a frying pan, the oil is very hot.