Fried Sweet Plantains (15 Minutes!)
This easy recipe for Fried Sweet Plantains delivers a deliciously sweet and crispy treat in just 15 minutes!
Equipment
- large non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 3 large plantains peeled & then sliced on a bias
- ½ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Fried Sweet Plantain seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Creole Cajun Seasoning homemade or store-bought (or seasoned salt, adobo, old bay)
- ½ teaspoon packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Slice the plantains on a bias, at an angle, about ½-inch thick.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the plantain slices in batches.
- Fry the plantains for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- If browning too quickly, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Set the fried plantains onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Season if desired.
- Serve immediately as a snack or alongside main dishes.
Notes
For best results, refer to the blog post & notes with video tutorial before beginning. Neutral oils include Canola, Avocado, and Grapeseed oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg
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