How to Make Healthy Green Banana Fries (And Reasons to Eat Them)

Got some green bananas on your kitchen countertop and you don’t know what to do with them because you don’t like their texture and taste? You can turn them into healthy and delicious fries!

This article will teach you how to make green banana fries and tell you, too, why you should eat them.

Make sure that you share this article on social media to let your family and friends know that it’s really easy to turn those green bananas into fries that everybody will surely love snacking on.

While it’s true that you can eat green bananas, they’re nothing like ripe bananas.

That’s because green bananas are waxy and fibrous, plus they taste so differently from ripe bananas. Especially if you fail to chew them properly, it’s not unlikely for you to end up with a tummy ache.

But despite of this, green bananas are still good for you. That’s because they still supply your body with potassium that makes ripe bananas very popular among people with hypertension.

Green bananas also have magnesium that helps in lifting the mood, thus combating depression.

Nutritionists say that green bananas are good sources of B vitamins that not only help energize the body by converting food into fuel, but also promote healthy nerves.

And just like ripe bananas, green bananas are excellent sources of fiber. In fact, experts say that green bananas are better for diabetics than ripe bananas because they are higher in fiber and lower in sugar.

Clearly, there is no reason for you to loathe those green bananas — except maybe for their texture and taste.

But if you want to take advantage of the many amazing health benefits offered by green bananas without the need to wait for several weeks for them to ripen, you may turn them into fries.

They’re just like French fries, but they’re so much healthier for everybody!

So if you have nothing to do and you want to snack on those green bananas on your kitchen countertop, just follow these easy steps on turning them into delicious fries:

Carefully peel green bananas with a knife. Unlike ripe bananas, you won’t be able to peel green bananas easily with your hands. You may try, but you are sure to have a really hard time! 

Slice peeled green bananas in half crosswise. Afterwards, chop them up into 1/2-inch thick strips. 

Using medium-high heat, deep-fry green banana strips in hot vegetable oil. Wait until they’re golden brown, which can take anywhere from 5 to 7 minutes. If necessary, cook them in small batches. 

Transfer cooked green banana fries on a large plate that’s lined with several pieces of kitchen paper. 

After a few minutes, remove kitchen paper and sprinkle with a little sea salt and finely-ground black pepper. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ketchup, mayonnaise or mustard.

That’s how quick it is to turn those green bananas that you have a hard time enjoying into fries that you will surely love snacking on! They’re perfect especially when you have health-conscious visitors dropping by.

Homemade green banana fries are the perfect alternatives to French fries that you can easily order from fast food joints because they are not packed with saturated fat and cholesterol.

Not really a huge fan of deep-frying stuff? Worry not because you can also cook those green banana strips in the oven. All you have to do is scatter green banana strips across a large baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and then cook in the oven at 375°F or 190°C for about 30 to 35 minutes or until they’re golden brown.