Plátanos Maduros Fritos
These sweet fried plantains are a staple in many Latin American cuisines, offering a delightful caramelized exterior and a soft, tender interior. They make a perfect sweet and savory side dish to complement a variety of meals. This vegan version focuses on simple preparation to highlight the natural sweetness of ripe plantains.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 424 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 3 pcsripe plantain, very ripe, skin mostly black
- 0.5 cupvegetable oil
- 0.25 tspsalt
Equipment
large skillet · paper towels · tongs · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Peel the ripe plantains by cutting off the ends and then making a shallow incision along the length of the skin, being careful not to cut into the flesh.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Very ripe plantains will be easier to peel. The skin should be mostly black with some yellow.
- 2
Slice each plantain diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
About 2 min
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the oil is hot enough to fry, but not smoking. A small piece of plantain should sizzle immediately when added.
- 4
Carefully add the sliced plantains to the hot oil in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Overcrowding the pan can lower the oil temperature and make the plantains steam rather than fry.
- 5
Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and caramelized.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. The plantains should be tender inside.
- 6
Remove the fried plantains from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
About 1 min
- 7
Lightly sprinkle with salt immediately after removing from the oil.
Cook’s note: The salt enhances the sweetness of the plantains.
- 8
Serve warm as a side dish.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 423.9kcal
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 48g
- Fat
- 27.9g
- Fibre
- 3.4g
- Sugar
- 22.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover fried plantains in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a microwave until warmed through.