What is cocoy banana?

A firm cooking banana or plantain-style fruit used for Fried cocoy banana.

If crumbs burn before the inside softens, lower heat for cinnamon breaded fried plantain.

Bake at 200°C with a light oil spray—less crisp than Fried cocoy banana but lighter.

Dust with sugar or drizzle honey after frying.

Fried cocoy banana

Name: Fried cocoy banana
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Cinnamon; 7 Cocoy Banana; 2 Eggs; 1 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs; 5 Cups Vegetable Oil

By Chef Cannon

Fried cocoy banana is cinnamon breaded fried plantain: peeled cocoy bananas dipped in egg-cinnamon, coated in breadcrumbs and fried in medium oil until golden. Turn with tongs and drain well. Serve hot as a sweet snack or dessert.

At a glance

Time: about 25 min · 3–4 servings · Difficulty: easy · ≈ 380 kcal per 2 pieces

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Cinnamon
7 Cocoy Banana
2 Eggs
1 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
5 Cups Vegetable Oil

Steps

Peel cocoys
Mix eggs and cinnamon in a bowl
Dip cocoy in mixture, then coat in the panko breadcrumbs
Heat oil at medium heat
Place cocoy in hot oil
Turn with a tong
Remove from pan when golden brown

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Time and temperature

Oil medium · fry until golden · drain on rack or paper

Nutrition

380 kcal · Protein 6 g · Fat 18 g · Carbs 48 g

2 pieces (estimate)

Substitutes

Breadcrumbs → panko
Cinnamon → nutmeg pinch
Cocoy banana → ripe plantain
Egg → aquafaba for vegan coat

Storage

Best hot. Reheat leftovers in a hot oven 5–8 min to re-crisp.

FAQ

What is cocoy banana?: A firm cooking banana or plantain-style fruit used for Fried cocoy banana.
Oil too hot?: If crumbs burn before the inside softens, lower heat for cinnamon breaded fried plantain.
Can I bake instead?: Bake at 200°C with a light oil spray—less crisp than Fried cocoy banana but lighter.
Sweet topping?: Dust with sugar or drizzle honey after frying.