Easy Fried Plantains Recipe
This recipe for fried plantains is so seamless to pull together when you’re in need of a tasty side or snack.
Prep: 4min
Total: 18min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 0 g
Nutrition Facts: calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 mg cholesterol, Fat 14 g fat, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 1 g protein, Saturated Fat 1 g saturated fat, servingSize 0 g, Sodium 149 mg , Sugar 13 g , Trans Fat 0 g
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe plantains
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instruction:
- Peel the plantains by chopping off the ends, then gently scoring the skin in the middle and peeling it off.
- Slice the plantains at an angle into ½-inch pieces.
- Lay the plantain pieces on a plate, and sprinkle them with salt.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a frying pan, and bring the heat up to medium-low.
- Carefully add the plantains to the hot oil, and cook for 7 minutes on each side.
- Drain the plantains on a paper towel before serving.
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Perfect Baked Plantains Recipe
Perfect Baked Plantains – An “oven fried” baked plantains recipe for ultra moist and tender plantain slices, perfect to serve as a side dish or enjoy as a healthy snack with dipping sauce!
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 8 pieces
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 8 pieces, calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 391 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe plantains ((dark yellow with black spots))
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the ends off each plantain and score the peels from end to end, making sure not to cut through the plantains. Pull the peels off and discard.
- Slice the plantains on an angle to make longer pieces, 1/4- to 1/3-inch thick.
- Pile the plantain slices on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat all the plantain strips on both sides. Lay them out in a single layer. Then sprinkle generously with salt.
- Bake the plantains for 10 minutes. Then flip and bake another 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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FAQ
What is the best way to eat a plantain?
Why do you soak plantains in salt water?
What is the healthiest way to eat plantains?
- Steam. Steamed plantains cook quickly with minimal effort. …
- Boil. Boiled plantains make an easy side to lunches and dinners. …
- Bake. Baked plantains are an excellent alternative to fried plantains. …
- Grill.
Is plantain healthier than rice?
