Fried Sweet Plantains
Golden, crispy, and naturally sweet, these Fried Sweet Plantains make the perfect side dish or snack. Ready in minutes and always a crowd favorite!
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Ingredients
- 3 ripe plantains
- ⅓ cup oil for frying neutral-flavored such as avocado, peanut, canola
Instructions
- Prep Equipment - Gather a medium-sized non-stick skillet, tongs, and a paper towel–lined plate or tray.
- Prep Plantains - Peel each plantain and cut it into ½-inch diagonal slices (about 8 slices per plantain).
- Heat the Oil - Add 1/3 cup of oil to the skillet and heat over medium until shimmering. Test it: dip the end of a wooden skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon into the oil—if small bubbles form, it’s ready.
- Fry the Plantains - Using tongs, carefully place 8–10 slices in the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan so they brown evenly. Fry for 30–60 seconds per side, or until soft, golden, and caramelized around the edges. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate, then continue frying the additional plantain slices in batches.
- Serve and Enjoy - Gently transfer the plantain slices to a serving plate or bowl. Serve warm and enjoy their sweet, golden goodness!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1517IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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