Fried Banana Bites with Pancake Mix and Powdered Sugar
Batter coated banana slices fried until golden and finished with powdered sugar.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
Heavy bottomed pan
Frying thermometer
Slotted spoon
Mixing bowl
Paper towels
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
Cooking
Slice. Cut the bananas into 1/2 inch slices.
Batter. Whisk the pancake mix, milk, and egg until smooth.
Heat the oil. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy pan to 350 degrees F.
Fry. Dip the slices in batter and fry in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden.
Finish. Drain on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Substitutions: Use thick homemade pancake batter in place of the pancake mix.
Tips: Keep the oil at 350 degrees F and fry in small batches.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer. Do not freeze.
Keyword Banana Bites, Banana Fritters, Fried Banana Bites, Fried Bananas, Pancake Mix Dessert