Fried Sweet Plantains: Easy, Delicious Treats You’ll Love
Fried Sweet Plantains are a delightful treat that everyone will love. These golden, caramelized slices of plantains are easy to prepare and make a perfect side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe plantains
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices to the pan and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with salt and serve warm.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, you can sprinkle sugar on top after frying.
- Serve with sour cream for a delicious contrast in flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg