Fried Sweet Plantains

Name: Fried Sweet Plantains
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains (skin mostly black), peeled, sliced; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

Caramelized sweet plantain slices pan-fried until golden and tender. Use fully ripe, black-skinned plantains for the best sweetness.

15 minEasyServes 4230 cal/serving

CaribbeanSideStovetopVeganHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 ripe plantains (skin mostly black), peeled, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

1

Peel 2 ripe plantains (skin mostly black) and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch thick slices.
2

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the plantain slices in a single layer without crowding.
3

Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and caramelized. The plantains will soften and the edges should be lightly crisped.
4

Transfer to paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Fried Sweet 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 Fried Sweet 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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