Jamaican Fried Plantains

Name: Jamaican Fried Plantains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 4 plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 lime (for serving), cut into wedges

Golden, crispy fried plantain slices with a tender interior, served as a beloved side dish or snack with a sprinkle of salt and lime.

25 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

JamaicanSideStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

4 plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick
2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 lime (for serving), cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Pat 4 plantains peeled and sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (a piece of plantain should sizzle immediately when added).
3

Working in batches to avoid crowding, carefully add plantain slices to the hot oil.
4

Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
5

Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried plantains to a paper towel-lined plate.
6

Season immediately with 1/2 tsp salt while still hot.
7

Serve warm with 1 cut into wedges lime (for serving) on the side.

Questions

How long does Jamaican Fried Plantains keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Jamaican Fried Plantains?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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