How to Make Perfect Fried Sweet Plantains

Name: How to Make Perfect Fried Sweet Plantains
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean,Latin,South American
Ingredients: 2 small ripe plantains; 2 tablespoons oil, such as canola or vegetable, more as needed; Fine salt, optional

Authentic Caribbean sweet fried ripe plantains are a versatile side dish, bringing island flavor to any meal.

⭐ 4.2 (1260 reviews) Prep: 3 minCook: 5 minTotal: 8 minYields: 2 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Breakfast Brunch Side Dish Snack

Cuisine Tags:

Caribbean Latin South American

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Instructions

Peel 2 ripe plantains, then slice them 1/4-inch thick.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Fry plantain slices in batches until golden, about 1.5 minutes per side.
Remove fried plantains and drain on paper towels, adding more oil as necessary between batches.
Optionally, sprinkle with fine salt before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 464 kcal

Carbohydrate: 75 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 2 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 12 mg

Sugar: 34 g

Fat: 21 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g