Fried Plantains

Fried Plantains
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    492

Golden and caramelized, these Fried Plantains are a sweet and savory delight. A simple dish elevated by the natural sugars of ripe plantains, they are a perfect side or snack that brings a taste of the tropics to your table.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    4 mg
  • Fat
    55 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Pour the vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet or pot. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins While the oil is heating, peel the plantains. Cut them in half crosswise, and then slice each half lengthwise into planks about 1/4 inch thick. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Carefully place the plantain slices into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and caramelized. (10-15 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Remove the fried plantains from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet, caramelized flavor of these perfectly fried plantains.

For the best results, use plantains that are very ripe – the peel should be mostly black. These will be the sweetest and will caramelize beautifully.
Don't overcrowd the pan when frying, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy plantains. Work in batches for best results.
If you prefer a softer texture, you can fry the plantains for a shorter amount of time. For crispier plantains, fry them a little longer.
A sprinkle of sea salt after frying enhances the sweetness and adds a delightful contrast.

Mitchel Kreiger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 164 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Roxane Berge

    The tip about using really ripe plantains made all the difference. They came out perfectly caramelized and sweet.

  • Rickie Spinkafarrell

    These were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.

  • Keegan Hammes

    I added a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar after frying, and it was delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.

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