Crispy Fried Plantains: The Easy Indulgence You Need Today
Learn how to make delicious and crispy fried plantains, a perfect snack or side dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove the plantains and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose ripe plantains for a sweeter flavor.
- For extra crispiness, you can flatten the plantain slices before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Fried Plantains, Plantain Recipe, Easy Snack