Southern Fried Green Bananas

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: almond milk + vinegar

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining acidity.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrition.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds color with less heat.

Peel the green bananas by slicing down the back and removing the skins, saving the skins for plating.

Slice the bananas on an angle into thick rounds or in the traditional southern way, as preferred.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until it reaches about 375°F, indicated by a little smoke.

Using a spatula, carefully add the banana slices to the hot oil, ensuring they are separated to avoid sticking.

Fry the banana slices, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking and browning.

Once browned, remove the bananas from the oil and place them on a plate.

Sprinkle a little salt on the fried bananas for seasoning.

Plate the bananas in the saved skins for presentation.

Cooking Techniques

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