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Crispy Banana Split Ice Cream Nachos

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Warm, cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips are piled high and topped with creamy ice cream, bananas, chocolate and caramel sauce, whipped cream, and fun toppings for a playful, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for parties or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 small flour tortillas (about 8 inches each; corn tortillas can be substituted)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
  • 3 cups ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry; about 1.5 quarts)
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
  • 6–8 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Cut each tortilla into 6 wedges, making about 48 chips.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for dusting.
  3. Pour oil into a large skillet to about 1/4 inch depth and heat over medium-high until shimmering (about 350°F).
  4. Fry tortilla wedges in batches for 30-45 seconds per side, until golden brown and crisp. Use tongs to flip.
  5. Transfer fried chips to a plate lined with paper towels. Immediately brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while still warm.
  6. Slice bananas into thin rounds or diagonal slices. Chop nuts if using. Prepare ice cream, sauces, whipped cream, and sprinkles for assembly.
  7. Arrange chips on a large platter. Top with scoops of ice cream and scatter banana slices over the ice cream.
  8. Drizzle chocolate sauce and caramel sauce over the nachos. Sprinkle with nuts and rainbow sprinkles. Dollop whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries.
  9. Serve immediately for best texture. For parties, set up a build-your-own nachos bar.
  10. If chips go soggy, assemble while chips are still slightly warm. Let ice cream soften at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping if too hard.
  11. Fry chips while prepping toppings to save time. Make extra chips if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas. For dairy-free, substitute coconut oil for butter and use dairy-free ice cream. Chips can be baked at 400°F for 8-10 minutes instead of fried for a lighter version. Keep chips warm in a low oven until ready to assemble. Serve immediately for best crunch and creaminess.

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