Cuban Fried Plantains (maduros)

Name: Cuban Fried Plantains (maduros)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains; 2 cups corn oil; 1 teaspoon sea salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
2
Calories
2199 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine
South American, Cuban, Caribbean

Cuban Fried Plantains (maduros)

Zachary Lynch

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Simple fried ripe plantains topped with a touch of sea salt.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 ripe plantains
2 cups corn oil (or any neutral oil)
1 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)

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Instructions

Start by prepping the plantains. Cut both ends off and make a small slice lengthwise down the entire plantain. Carefully remove the peel and slice at an angle into ½" pieces.
Add the corn oil to a cast iron skillet or other fry pan and heat to medium-high. Check to see if the oil is hot enough by adding a small piece of the plantain peel and if it bubbles it's ready.
Add the sliced plantains in batches with a slotted spoon or tongs and fry on both sides for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel and sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Notes

Wait until the plantains are very ripe. They should be completely black and slightly squishy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 2199kcal (110%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 225g (346%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 65g Monounsaturated Fat 131g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 1170mg (49%) Potassium 872mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 2023IU (40%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2199 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	2199kcal	110%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	225g	346%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Polyunsaturated Fat	65g	382%
Monounsaturated Fat	131g	655%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	1170mg	49%
Potassium	872mg	19%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	31g	62%
Vitamin A	2023IU	40%
Vitamin C	33mg	37%
Calcium	6mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%