Fried Plantains
Bring some island flavor to your plate with this easy Fried Plantains recipe. With both savory and sweet flavor options, you can enjoy the crispy, caramelized plantains of your dreams in only 10 minutes!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Savory:
- 2 plantains sliced diagonally
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Sweet:
- 2 plantains sliced diagonally
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Savory:
- Peel and slice the plantains diagonally into ½” thick rounds.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Then, add the plantains and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
Sweet:
- Peel and slice the plantains diagonally into ½” thick rounds.
- Add the plantains to a medium bowl and add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss together so the plantains are covered in the sugar mixture.
- Add butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the plantain slices and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the plantains and cook for another 3 minutes or until they are a golden color.
- Remove from the skillet onto a paper towel to fully dry and cool off. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 885mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 2376IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
