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Platanos Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)

Platanos Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)

Platanos Maduros are sweet fried plantains that are easy to prepare and delicious to eat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 plantains
  • cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Cut both ends off the plantains. Using a knife, score the skin lengthwise on two sides. Then, slowly peel the skin off the plantains.
  • Cut the plantain flesh into slices on the diagonal.
  • In a large pan, heat about ¼ inch of oil on medium-high heat until hot.
  • In batches, add the plantains to the oil to fry.
  • Fry the plantains for about 2-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  • Remove plantains from the pan and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Serve and eat!

Notes

Plantains need to be ripe for sweetness when fried.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword fried plantains, plantains, Platanos Maduros, Quick Recipe, Sweet Fried Plantains
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