Fried Plantains (Platanos Maduros)
These fried plantains or platanos maduros are very ripe bananas fried in oil until crispy and caramelized. A quick snack or side dish that can be made in under 10 minutes.
Servings: 16
Calories: 27kcal
Ingredients
- 2 yellow plantains very ripe
- oil, for frying
- salt to taste optional
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the plantains and cutting off both ends. Cut a slit down each plantain and then remove the peel. Slice the plantain into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Heat some oil in a skillet. Once the oil reaches 325 degrees F, fry the plantains for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them, they tend to burn very quickly. Season with salt, if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
When removing the plantain slices from the oil, make sure to remove them one by one, or else they will stick together.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg