Thai Banana Fritters

What is it?

A 6.7-ounce box of frozen Thai-style fritters, these use Namwa bananas, a shorter Thai variety that holds up well in frying. Each piece is coated in a batter of shredded coconut, coconut milk, rice flour, and sesame seeds, then cooked so the outside turns crisp and the banana inside softens. Trader Joe’s keeps these in the dessert aisle, alongside other frozen sweets rather than its more standard pastry items. Bake them in the oven or run them through the air fryer, and they’re meant to come out with a crunchy shell and a creamy center. They’re vegan and gluten free, with the coconut and sesame doing most of the textural work.