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Green Banana Fries

“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.”

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2005

Yum, Amazing! With a little ketchup, you couldn't tell the difference! Be sure to use small green bananas, and cut them really thin!!

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PADDIE5

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

I was a little nervous about this one but i love trying new things. I have to say it was shockingly good. You really can hardly taste the difference from potato fries except for a slight sweetness. Sooooo good, I'll make these again!!

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albernicook

Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2006

I fried these in olive oil to make them even more healthy. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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BONO1

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2008

so simple and delish! there's still a hint of banana taste, but coupled with a little salt it creates an interesting and irresistible combination (kind of reminds me of fried plantains...)

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Erica

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2007

Thanks so much for sharing! I made these for my family because they LOVE french fries and I am trying to get them to eat better. My partner has not had fries in over a month and so she felt there was no difference in taste other than a mild sweetness. And I do mean mild. Best advice, make sure your oil is heated well and also that you place fries in the oil one at a time to avoid sticking. We salted and peppered and they were great and low fat/low cal.

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Malina

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

Living In: Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2006

Wow - these are wild!!!! I don't eat much in the way of fried food but these were a hoot to make. Thanks :)

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Butterfly Flutterby

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2005

Really good. Tastes a lot like fried plantains, but with fewer calories. One of these days I'm going to make both the fried bananas and the tostones (fried green plaintains) and try then side by side so I can know for sure what the taste differences are.

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JUNIPER311

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2006

My grandkids and us adults loved these, thanks for the post.

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Cooking 101

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Rockford, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2007

Very good! I used Safflower oil and they were great... I didn't have any problems with them sticking together or anything- I think it has to do with how many you put in the oil at a time. I'll definitely make these again!!

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SarahBeez

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Gaines, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

This is fantastic. My Niece and Nephew who are the worlds pickist eaters couldn't stop eating them. They had the flavor of MILD banana and the texture of a sweet potato. Very Yummy. We buy green bananas on purpose to make a batch of these now.

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