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Green Banana Fries

SUBMITTED BY: Victoria M.H.  PHOTO BY: jet 

"I learned about this when I was in Kenya. I've never tasted better fries nor more nutritious fries. Potatoes aren't that common in Kenya but bananas and roots are. They taste as good as any fast food French fries and are healthier. Green bananas are the healthiest because they have all their vitamins where ripe ones lose most of them because they're too ripe. Green banana's do not have a strong banana flavor at all. It's very deceptive and very healthy. I couldn't stop eating them."
Green Banana Fries Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 29 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 small unripe (green) bananas
  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Peel the bananas using a knife, as they are not ripe and will not peel like a yellow banana. Slice into long thin wedges or strings to make fries.
  2. Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the banana fries into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oil, and drain on paper towels. Pat off the excess oil, and season with salt. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by BONO1 
I didn't tell my husband these were bananas and he ate the whole plate of fries! Mistake on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2005 by PADDIE5 
Yum, Amazing! With a little ketchup, you couldn't tell the difference! Be sure to use small... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by Sara 
Yummy! We loved these fries - especially the kids. I fried them in peanut oil and sprinkled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2007 by Malina 
Thanks so much for sharing! I made these for my family because they LOVE french fries and I am... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2005 by Victoria M.H. 
This is an excellent french fries substitute. I am not a banana person I don't like the flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by PdxCmCooker 
This is fantastic. My Niece and Nephew who are the worlds pickist eaters couldn't stop eating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by Erica 
so simple and delish! there's still a hint of banana taste, but coupled with a little salt it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by SarahBeez 
Very good! I used Safflower oil and they were great... I didn't have any problems with them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by Cooking 101 
My grandkids and us adults loved these, thanks for the post. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by angelajoh 
Mmmm. This is really good. The bananas I used were probably not green enough, but still turned... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Green Banana Fries

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 214

  • Total Fat: 15.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.9g

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