Plantain Fritters

Name: Plantain Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 lbs ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 cups vegetable oil

Golden crispy fritters made from ripe plantains and spiced with Caribbean seasonings, perfect as an appetizer or snack.

25 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

CaribbeanAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

3 lbs ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2

Toss 3 lbs peeled and sliced ripe plantains (yellow with black spots) with the flour mixture until evenly coated.
3

Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix gently to incorporate.
4

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
5

Carefully place coated plantain slices into the hot oil in small batches.
6

Fry for 5-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
7

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8

Serve hot while still crispy.

Questions

Can I make Plantain Fritters gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Plantain Fritters 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 Plantain Fritters?

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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