Fried Plantains

Name: Fried Plantains
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 4 Plantains, ripe (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced; 500ml Vegetable Oil, neutral, for frying; 1/2 tsp Salt, fine

Sweet, caramelized fried plantains develop a golden, slightly crisp exterior and a tender, syrupy interior that makes a perfect snack or side. Simple to prepare with just a few pantry staples, they pair beautifully with savory mains or stand on their own as a comforting treat.

Sweet, caramelized fried plantains develop a golden, slightly crisp exterior and a tender, syrupy interior that makes a perfect sn... Show more

Traditional West African Recipe

Health Grade

D+ · Occasional

Rating

4.5

Time

25 min

Price

0,43 €

Calories

226 kcal

vegan

budget

low calorie

few ingredients

quick

easy

Method

Slice plantains

Peel the ripe Plantains, trim off both ends, and slice them on a slight diagonal into even pieces about 1/2 inch thick. Keep the slices as uniform as you can so they brown at the same pace.

Heat the oil

Pour the Vegetable Oil into a large skillet to a depth of about 1/2 inch and heat over medium-high until it shimmers and a plantain slice sizzles the moment it touches the oil.

Fry plantains

Working in batches, lay the plantain slices in a single layer and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping once, until they are deep golden with caramelized edges. Don't crowd the pan; give each slice a little space so the surfaces brown instead of steaming. Repeat with the remaining slices, letting the oil come back to heat between batches.

Drain and salt

Transfer the fried plantains to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with Salt while they are still hot. Serve them warm for the crispiest edges and soft, sweet centers.

Ingredients

Method

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

4 Plantains, ripe (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced
500ml Vegetable Oil, neutral, for frying
1/2 tsp Salt, fine

Nutrition

Per Serving.

Calories

226 kcal

11% of Daily kcal

Protein

1.8 g

4% RDI

Fat

7.4 g

1.1g sat fat

Carbs

43 g

16% RDI

Sugar

20 g

39% RDI

Fiber

3.1 g

10% RDI

Salt

0.8 g

15% RDI

Quality Profile

Scored against dietary guidelines.
Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 5.5 / 10

Comments

Click to rate

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

4 Plantains, ripe (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced
500ml Vegetable Oil, neutral, for frying
1/2 tsp Salt, fine

Fried Plantains

Method

Slice plantains

Heat the oil

Fry plantains

Drain and salt

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

Calories

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugar

Fiber

Salt

Quality Profile

Comments

Ingredients

You might also like