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Caramelized fried cinnamon sugar bananas cooked in butter with golden brown edges and a warm dessert glaze.

Fried Cinnamon Sugar Bananas

These fried cinnamon sugar bananas are buttery, caramelized, warm, and ready in minutes. This quick dessert is simple, affordable, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings fast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, South American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bananas sliced long ways
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Prep
  1. Slice bananas lengthwise
  2. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar together in a small bowl
Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add bananas cut-side down and cook lightly for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over bananas.
  4. Continue cooking until caramelized and golden brown.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are ripe but still firm for best texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet or the bananas may become mushy.
  • Add vanilla ice cream for an easy restaurant-style dessert.
  • A drizzle of honey or chocolate sauce works great on top.
  • These are also amazing over pancakes or waffles.