Fried Sweet Plantains
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Fried Sweet Plantains
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Make the best fried sweet plantains at home in minutes with this simple 3-ingredient recipe! Once the sweet plantains are fried, they're like little bites of heaven that are golden and crispy on the outside and warm and buttery soft on the inside.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp salted butter or ghee
- 2 ripe plantains
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Instructions
- Slice the plantains into 1/2 inch thick rounds or slices (cut on a bias).
- Heat two tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the two tablespoons of butter once the coconut oil has melted or is heated through.
- Once the butter is fully melted, stir the coconut oil and butter together until just combined. Swirl the pan to full coat it with the mixture.
- Add the plantains on top of the melted oil and butter. Cook the plantains for 5 to 6 minutes or until the cooked side has been browned.
- Flip the plantains and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or until browned.
- Remove the plantains from the pan using a slotted spoon and place them onto a paper towel.
- Sprinkle with salt or cinnamon sugar if desired while hot. Then serve warm with a side of Mexican crema.
Notes
- Plantain peeling tips – cut off both ends of the plantain. Use a sharp knife to cut a shallow slit through the peel and slice down along the length of the plantain. Use this slit to open up the peel.
- How to pick out ripe plantains – look for dull yellow plantains with black patches, or that have completely black skin. This indicates their ripeness which is what you want when making this fried plantains recipe.
- Make sure the oil is hot – never add the slices to oil that isn’t ready for it. It’ll absorb too much oil waiting for it to heat up and the texture will be off. Keeping it frying for too long is also a good way to ensure they’re hard in the end. We don’t want that!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
292mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
791IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 791IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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