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Fried banana
Calories & nutrition facts
deep fried
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 200 kcal —
- Protein 3.5 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 21 g 8%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 1.5 g 5%
- Sugars 10 g —
- Sodium 185 mg 8%
- Cholesterol 34.8 mg 12%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 24.3 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 3.8 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 2.4 mg 16%
- Vitamin K 13 µg 11%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 0.56 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.34 mg 20%
- Folate (B9) 12.7 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.23 µg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 46 mg 4%
- Iron 0.91 mg 5%
- Magnesium 25.6 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 75 mg 6%
- Potassium 271 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.39 mg 4%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Manganese 0.22 mg 10%
- Selenium 4.7 µg 9%
- Iodine 16.4 µg 11%
Similar foods
- Fried banana with ice creamcooked at restaurant, deep fried253 kcal / 100 g
- Banana92 kcal / 100 g
- Banana fritter282 kcal / 100 g
- Fruitdeep-fried181 kcal / 100 g
- Plantainripe, fried in rapeseed oil267 kcal / 100 g
- Green cooking bananadeep-fried in oil191 kcal / 100 g
- Caramelized bananacooked181 kcal / 100 g
- French friesdeep-fried316 kcal / 100 g
- Dried banana273 kcal / 100 g
- Fried potatofried135 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Fried banana
Which bananas are best for frying?
Choose ripe bananas with yellow skins, perhaps lightly speckled, that still feel firm. Very soft, heavily spotted bananas can collapse when sliced and turned.
How do you fry banana without it going mushy?
Cut a firm banana lengthways or into thick diagonal slices, then fry in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden. Turn the pieces once, gently, and lift them out on to kitchen paper.
Can you fry banana in batter?
Yes. Dip thick slices in a light batter and fry in oil at about 175 °C for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden. Fry in small batches so the oil temperature does not drop too far.
What can you serve with fried banana?
It works with yoghurt, porridge or pancakes for breakfast, and with ice cream, cinnamon or a drizzle of honey as a dessert. In savoury meals, serve it alongside rice, beans or spicy dishes for a sweet contrast.
What is the difference between fried banana and a banana fritter?
Fried banana is usually a slice or piece of banana cooked directly in a pan or oil. A banana fritter is coated in batter before frying, so it has a crisp outer layer; recipes and names can overlap.
Can you reheat fried banana?
Reheat it in a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat for a few minutes, turning once; this restores more crispness than a microwave. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use within two days.
Can you make fried banana in an air fryer?
Brush thick banana slices lightly with oil and arrange them in a single layer. Air-fry at 190 °C for about 8–10 minutes, turning halfway; they will brown, though they will not have the same crisp coating as battered, deep-fried banana.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 4019 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
