Sweet Fried Plantains

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Sweet Fried Plantains

Ripe plantains pan fried to sweet perfection in just 5 minutes with 3 ingredients. Enjoy for a decadent snack or side dish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 plantains yellow with lots of black, very ripe
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Cut the tips off each plantain. Peel the plantains and slice them on an angle into ½ inch thick ovals.
  2. Set a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Then set a paper towel lined “holding plate” on the side.
  3. Add the butter to the pan. Once melted, gently add the smashed garlic clove and plantain slices to the pan, in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your pan, you might have to work in 2 batches.) Fry the plantains for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  4. Once brown and crisp, use a slotted spoon to move the plantains to the holding plate. Generously sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining plantains if needed.
  5. Discard the garlic clove. Serve warm with your favorite Mexican or Caribbean meals!

Notes

  • Make sure to use extra ripe plantains… they should be so ripe they're BLACK or at least have large black spots.
  • Make sure to use extra ripe plantains… they should be so ripe they're BLACK or at least have large black spots.
  • Fried plantains have the best texture and taste when enjoyed shortly after being fried. However, you can store leftover plantains in an airtight container after they've cooled, and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven, toaster, or give a quick fry on the stovetop. I do not recommend trying to freeze fried sweet plantains.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 5oz Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 104mg (4%) Potassium 452mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1359IU (27%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 5oz
Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Potassium 452mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1359IU 27%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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