Plátanos Maduros Fritos [Recipe + Video] Fried Sweet Plantains
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Plátanos Maduros Fritos [Recipe + Video] Fried Sweet Plantains
Description
Plátanos Maduros Fritos involves frying ripe yellow plantains that have a natural sweetness when their skins begin to darken. The plantains are peeled carefully and sliced diagonally into thin pieces about half a centimeter thick to ensure an even fry. The slices are cooked in hot oil at around 225 ºC until golden brown on both sides, which brings out a rich caramelized flavor and tender texture inside. Draining on paper towels helps reduce excess oil for a balanced finish.
The taste is a sweet contrast to savory dishes and can work well as a side or snack, enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Frying in small batches ensures they crisp evenly without sticking. These fried plantains provide a straightforward way to transform ripe plantains into a flavorful treat.
This method focuses on controlling oil temperature and timing for the perfect golden exterior and soft interior. Using a paring knife helps peel the plantains neatly. Serving is simple and adaptable to many meal types.
Ingredients
- 2 plantain ripe, yellow
- ½ cup cooking oil for frying
Instructions
1. Cut the plantains
- Peel the plantains (how to peel a plantain) with a paring knife and cut diagonally into ¼" inch (0.5 cm) slices.
2. Frying
- Heat the oil over medium heat (450 ºF [225 ºC]). Deep fry the plantains in small batches, lowering them into the oil with a slotted spoon. Turn halfway until both sides are golden brown.
3. Serving
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.Serve hot or at room temperature
Notes
- Use ripe plantains where the skin is yellow with some black spots to ensure sweetness.
- Cut plantains diagonally into about 0.5 cm thick slices for even frying.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
- Drain fried plantains on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
- Serve warmed or at room temperature as a side or snack.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6porciones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 672IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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