Description
These 15-Minute Fried Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros) are a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings out the natural sweetness of ripe plantains. With a crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior, these fried plantains make a perfect side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Plantains:
- 2 large ripe plantains (the darker the skin, the sweeter they will be)
Oil:
- Oil with a high smoke point
Salt:
- To taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Plantains: Start by cutting the ends off the plantains with a sharp knife. Peel the skin off and slice the plantains diagonally about 1/2-inch thick.
- Pan-Fry the Plantains: Heat oil in a skillet and fry the plantains until golden brown and crispy on the edges, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Drain and Season: Transfer the fried plantains to a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure the plantains are ripe for the best flavor.
- Be cautious when adding oil as plantains absorb a lot of it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plantain (about 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fried plantains, Platanos maduros, Sweet plantains, Side dish, Latin American cuisine
