Crispy Banana Peel Bites
Crispy banana peel bites are a budget-friendly appetizer made with seasoned banana peels that are breaded and fried until golden. The outside is crunchy, the inside is soft and the flavor is surprisingly savory.
Equipment
- 1 meat mallet
- 3 shallow bowls for breading
- 1 slotted spoon
- 1 deep pot for frying
- 1 paper towels
Ingredients
- 4 banana peels
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Garlic powder to taste
- All-purpose flour for breading
- 1 egg beaten
- Breadcrumbs for breading
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash the banana peels very well to remove any impurities.
- Lightly flatten the peels with a meat mallet to break up the fibers and help them absorb the seasoning.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika and garlic powder, mixing well to coat.
- Bread each piece by coating it in flour, then beaten egg and finally breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat and fry until the peels are golden and crisp on all sides.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Adjust the salt if needed and serve right away for the best crunch.