Klaklo — lovingly known as Banana Fries or Fritters — is a cherished street snack across Benin Republic, Accra, Cameroun, Togo 🇹🇬, Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮, and many parts of West Africa. These golden, crispy treats are made from ripe bananas, perfectly balancing natural sweetness with just a touch of salt.
Now, listen — my mom warned me not to trust everything I see on the internet, but did I listen? Nope. I tried frying them in palm oil like y’all suggested. Not gonna lie, it wasn’t bad… but using other vegetable oil is still a win!
Find the recipe and steps below
Variations:
- You can use different types of cassava flour for any of the recipes or fresh cassava itself.
- If you prefer to not use cassava, try corn flour instead of all-purpose flour for a different texture.
- Use plantains instead of bananas for a deeper, richer flavor.
