Banana Peel "Bacon" (Vegan)
Here’s a solid, tasty recipe for banana peel "bacon" — crispy, smoky, and surprisingly satisfying when done right.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe banana peels yellow, slightly spotty – not green or black
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp olive oil plus more for frying
- Optional: a dash of liquid smoke or a pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Eat the bananas 😊 and cut off both ends of each peel.
- Use a spoon to gently scrape out the inner soft fibrous layer (the white bit). This improves the texture and helps them crisp up.
- Slice the peels into long bacon-like strips.
Marinate:
- In a bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients.
- Add the banana peels and coat well.
- Let sit for 15–30 minutes, or up to a few hours for deeper flavour, or keep for 24 hours in a sealed container in the fridge.
Pan fry method
- Heat a bit of oil in a non-stick or cast iron pan.
- Fry the strips for 1–2 minutes per side until crisp and browned.
- Drain on paper towel and serve.
Air fryer method:
- Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1008mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 493IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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