Crispy Spicy Tostones

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4.3

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 to 8 servings

  • Calories

    142 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Crispy Spicy Tostones

These highly addictive Crispy Spicy Tostones scream fiesta or game-watching food while crushed red pepper flakes give these tostones a little heat without making them overly spicy!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup corn oil
  • 3 plantain peeled, and 1-inch slices, green
  • salt coarse
  • crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  2. Fry slices in the hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. They should be a light golden color and semi-soft.
  3. Remove the plantain slices with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  4. When the plantain slices are cool enough to handle (about 1 minute), smash them into flat rounds with a tostonera or large bottom cup.
  5. Fry the rounds in the hot oil for 1 to 3 minutes on each side. They will turn crisp and golden brown.
  6. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined to drain and sprinkle them generously with coarse salt and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to serve these topped with cheese as an appetizer, or with shrimp ceviche, pulled chicken, or avocado salad. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 447mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1009IU (20%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1009IU 20%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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