4.3 from 9 votes
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn oil
- 3 green plantains peeled, and 1-inch slices
- coarse salt
- crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Fry slices in the hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. They should be a light golden color and semi-soft.
- Remove the plantain slices with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- When the plantain slices are cool enough to handle (about 1 minute), smash them into flat rounds with a tostonera or large bottom cup.
- Fry the rounds in the hot oil for 1 to 3 minutes on each side. They will turn crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer them to a paper towel-lined to drain and sprinkle them generously with coarse salt and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Feel free to serve these topped with cheese as an appetizer, or with shrimp ceviche, pulled chicken, or avocado salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
447mg
(13%)
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
% 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.