Salami Frito

Name: Salami Frito
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Dominican salami (or Spanish salami), sliced 1/4-inch thick; 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Crispy golden-fried Dominican salami rounds with caramelized edges, a trending street food appetizer that is salty, savory, and absolutely irresistible.

15 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

DominicanAppetizerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1/2 lb Dominican salami (or Spanish salami), sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Slice 1/2 lb sliced 1/4-inch thick Dominican salami (or Spanish salami). Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Once vegetable oil is hot, carefully add Dominican salami (or Spanish salami) slices in a single layer. Do not overlap.
4

Fry Dominican salami (or Spanish salami) for 1-2 minutes on the first side until the edges curl slightly and the bottom is browned and crispy.
5

Flip slices and fry 1-2 minutes on the second side until both sides are crispy and golden brown.
6

Transfer Dominican salami (or Spanish salami) to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess vegetable oil.
7

Serve hot and crispy as an appetizer, either alone or with queso de freír (frying cheese), plantain chips, or crackers.

Questions

How long does Salami Frito 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 Salami Frito?

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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