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Plantain Fritters [Recipe + Video] Arañitas de Plátano
Learn how to make these tasty plantain fritters, and surprise your guests with the amazing arañitas de platanos. These crispy fritters can be served as a side dish or an appetizer.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- 2 plantain (green, unripe)
- 1 red onion [7.08 gr]
- 1 egg (medium)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives Plus extra to garnish
- 2 cup oil for frying
Instructions
1. Grating
- Peel the plantains. Grate plantains and onions with the coarse side of the grater.
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2. Combining
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated plantain and onion. Add egg, salt, and chives and stir to combine.
3. Frying
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat 350 °F [177 °C] in a small frying pan or saucepan. Scoop two tablespoons of the plantain batter into the oil, fry 3 or 4 at a time so the oil doesn't get too cool. Once golden brown on one side, flip and fry until golden brown all over. Remove from the oil and rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle with chives, and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3g
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
461mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1135IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
17.3mg
(19%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3g | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1135IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 17.3mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.