Tostones

Name: Tostones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 green plantains, thick sliced; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 2 lime wedges

Crispy twice-fried green plantains flattened into thick disks and seasoned with garlic salt.

30 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 green plantains, thick sliced
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp garlic salt
2 lime wedges

Instructions

1

Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2

Add 2 thick sliced green plantains and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until light golden but tender.
3

Transfer plantains to paper towels and flatten each piece into a disk using a wooden press.
4

Return flattened plantains to hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until deep golden and crispy.
5

Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp garlic salt, and serve warm with 2 lime wedges.

Questions

How long does Tostones 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 Tostones?

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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