This Thai fried banana spring rolls recipe makes an easy dessert that’s crispy, sweet, and impossible to say no to. Serve it with ice cream or drizzle with your favorite toppings for a perfect party treat!

Golden brown Thai fried banana spring rolls drizzled with syrup and dusted with powdered sugar on a rectangular plate.

Tip: If you have leftover wrappers, try making my vegetable spring rolls or shrimp in a blanket!

What is banana spring roll?

A banana spring roll is made by wrapping ripe bananas in spring roll wrappers and frying them until golden and crisp. This crunchy treat is naturally sweet from the banana and is usually served as a dessert or snack.

Fried banana spring rolls served with vanilla ice cream, syrup drizzle, and powdered sugar.

Recipe highlights

Naturally sweet: No need to add extra sugar; the bananas add all the flavor.
Make ahead-friendly: Roll them up and keep in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to fry.
Super easy to make: Just 2 main ingredients and a quick fry is all it needs.
So crispy and addictive!

Ingredient notes & substitutes

You can grab everything you need for this recipe at your nearest Asian grocery store or market. For exact measurements, head to the recipe card below!

Uncooked banana spring rolls neatly wrapped and stacked on a wooden surface.

Bananas – Any bananas will work here! Thai kluai nam wa is perfect, or you can use larger ones like Cavendish. Just make sure they’re ripe but still firm, so they hold their shape while frying and don’t turn too mushy.
Spring roll wrappers – Use square, thin wheat-based wrappers (not rice paper). If you have larger wrappers, feel free to cut them down to size. Lumpia wrappers are a great option too.
Oil – Go with a neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil for deep-frying.

How to make banana spring rolls

Step 1: Slice the bananas. Peel the bananas and slice them in half crosswise. Cut each half again lengthwise. Set aside.

Ripe bananas sliced into halves and quarters.

Step 2: Wrap the bananas. Place a spring roll wrapper in front of you like a diamond. Add a piece of banana near the bottom corner, laying it horizontally. Fold the bottom corner up and over the banana, tucking it in snugly. Roll upward to enclose the banana. Fold the left and right sides inward, then continue rolling all the way up. Dab a bit of water on the top corner to seal it closed.

Step-by-step photo showing how to wrap banana spring rolls using spring roll wrappers.

Step 3: Fry until golden. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot (about 170°C/340°F), fry the spring rolls in batches until they’re golden and crispy.

Banana spring rolls being deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown.

Step 4: Drain excess oil. Transfer the fried rolls to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly. Serve with your favorite toppings!

Freshly fried banana spring rolls resting on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Topping ideas

Melted chocolate or Nutella
Sweetened condensed milk
Honey or maple syrup
Toasted sesame seeds
Vanilla ice cream
Crushed peanuts
Powdered sugar
Coconut flakes
Fresh fruits

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These banana dessert spring rolls come out super crispy and are so good with a scoop of ice cream! Let me know in the comments how you enjoyed them, and don’t forget to follow me on on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!