Fried Sweet Plantains
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains large, the darker the skin, the sweeter they will be
- oil high smoke point
- salt
Instructions
- Start by cutting the ends off the plantains with a sharp knife. Using the tip of the knife, make a shallow cut lengthwise along the plantain. Gently peel the skin off with your fingers. It should come off easily since they are soft (ripe).
- Using a sharp knife, slice the plantains, diagonally, about 1/2-inch thick. Make sure they are all as close to the same size as possible, so they cook evenly.
- In a large nonstick skillet, theat enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet. The amount of oil depends on the size of your frying pan. It should be no more than 1/2 cup of oil. Keep in mind that sweet plantains absorb oil, so you may need to add more oil if frying multiple batches.
- Over medium-high heat, pan-fry the sliced plantains until they're golden brown and the edges are crispy. Depending on the size and thickness of the slices, this can take anywhere from 3 minutes per side to 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried plantains to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season them with salt and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
To make sweet plantains in the air fryer, place the sliced plantains in the air fryer basket, spray with cooking spray, and cook for about 8-10 minutes at 380℉.
Depending on your air fryer, you may need more or less cooking time. You may also need to cook them in batches. Adjust accordingly.
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