Julie Clark
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Fried Plantains
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How to make tostones, AKA double fried plantains, for a savory snack! This easy recipe gives a Caribbean flair to any meal.
Fried plantains are just what they sound like….plantains that have been fried! Plantains look similar to bananas, but they don’t have the same flavor. As the green plantains fry, the edges become crispy and slightly caramelized with just barely a sweet touch of flavor. They are great eaten as a snack or as an appetizer.
Twice fried plantains make a savory snack.
Have you tried our fried caramelized bananas They are SO good over ice cream.
In our travels to different countries and areas of the United States, I’ve had plantains many times. One of my favorites ways to eat them is to fry them so they end up like chips.
Fried green plantains are super easy to make at home, too, and are the perfect pairing for Mexican Meatloaf Sandwiches, Steak Tacos, Mexican Steak or Guacamole Burgers.
If you’re wanting to make the plantains into a sweet treat, dust them with a cinnamon and sugar mixture right after frying. You could also dust them with powdered sugar, or dip them in maple syrup.
We’ve also used plantains to make a 3 ingredient hom emade tortilla. Give them a try!
Enjoy! -Julie
How ripe should plantains be for frying?
You can actually fry plantains in just about any stage of ripeness. For this recipe, it’s best to use a green plantain. They are great for making plantain chips at this point.
By using green plantains instead of super sweet plantains, this makes them plantains a savory snack or side dish, perfect with jerk chicken, chicken tenders, roasted potatoes, taco stuffed shells or Mexican chicken and rice.
Fried Plantains Recipe
How to make double fried plantains for a sweet or savory snack! This easy recipe gives a Caribbean flair to any meal.
Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
- coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 green plantain
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the ends of the plantains and then gently slice a seam of the plantain. With the back of a spoon remove the peel. (You may have to create another slice if it is stubborn).
- Next, use a knife to slice the plantain into 10-12 even chunks. 1 green plantain
- Add oil to a pan, until it is about 1 ½ -2 inches thick. (Use a medium pan and work in batches to save on oil.) Heat oil over medium high heat to about 350ºF. coconut oil
- Add in the sliced plantains, about 5-6 in a batch. Fry on each side 2-3 minutes or until it’s a slight orange color.
- Remove from heat and with a flat heavy object, like the back of a bowl or mug, flatten the fried plantains.
- Add the flattened plantain back into the oil and cook an additional 1-2 minutes per side or until plantains are a beautiful golden brown color and edges have become slightly crisp.
- Repeat with remaining chopped plantains.
- Allow double fried plantains to drain on a wire rack with paper towels underneath. This will prevent them from getting soggy. Generously salt plantains while they are still hot, then serve. salt
Notes
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 2, with 1 serving being ½ of the chips. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
These look so good but what are you dipping them in
In Panama, where I lived for 18 months, these are called Patacones. They are my favorite Panamanian food. I love that you’re sharing them.
From,
A Panamanian at heart.