You deep fry the banana, that's what. Deep frying caramelizes bananas, giving them an even sweeter, richer, and more dessert-like flavor. In addition to caramelizing the decadent, ...

The banana was also still a little firm and “raw” tasting at the bottom, which is fine I guess, especially if you’re not that into the idea of a warm banana in the first place.

My first taste was in 2017, in the balmy city of Castries, St. Lucia. Fresh off a lengthy booze cruise, I stumbled toward the resort buffet and noticed a small placard that read “banana ketchup.” ...

To air-fry, coat the banana slices in lemon juice as above. Lightly oil or oil-spray the air fryer basket. Add some banana slices in a single layer, then air-fry at 100C for 20 minutes.

For now, the plan is to offer a church-style fish fry through the end of March. Meals come with a baked potato (with a pat of margarine, not butter), dinner roll, and a vinegar-based coleslaw.

Drain the banana skins and add them to the pan. Fry for another minute then add 300ml/12fl oz of water. Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes.