Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of perfectly caramelized sweet plantains. With their golden exterior and tender interior, these delicious bites are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or as a side dish. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe will bring joy to your table and warm memories to your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe plantains (yellow with dark spots)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (canola or coconut)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the plantain slices in the skillet without overcrowding. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried plantains and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle salt (and cinnamon if desired) while they are still warm.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 100g (about 4 slices)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg