Fried Plantain
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 5 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Golden, caramelized edges and that soft, naturally sweet inside—fried plantains really show off simple goodness. When you set out a plate of these classic maduros, everyone at the table tends to light up—kids and grown-ups both. The bright, rich color gives such a nice pop to family dinners, and since they’re always popular at home gatherings, it’s no surprise fried plantains keep coming up in conversations about everybody’s favorite comfort foods. Whether you’re dreaming of a little Caribbean flair for the weekend or just need a sweet plantains recipe for busy weeknights, this dish really works. That nice balance between the slightly crisp outside and almost melt-in-your-mouth middle turns every bite into something folks remember—nothing fancy, just downright DELICIOUS.
Many families like fried plantains for their versatility—lunch, dinner...even snacks when schedules get crazy. Serving ideas come easy, since sweet plantain recipes pair so well with both savory main courses like oxtail and jerk pork, and they’re just as good on their own (try a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a fun, kid-friendly treat). People often add maduros next to rice dishes or tuck them into lunchboxes—honestly, there’s pretty much no wrong way to enjoy them. For busy families, this kind of easy, always-tasty side fits right into the week—the familiar flavor and nice golden look bring everyone together around the table. That reliable, naturally sweet taste almost guarantees clean plates and happy faces, time after time. If you’re collecting new plantain recipes, this one’s a go-to for keeping meals interesting. You’ll be glad to have something so familiar and delicious in your back pocket (and so will your crew, since fried plantains are usually the first thing to disappear!).
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INGREDIENTS
- for frying
- Vegetable oil 4 ¼ cups (1 l)
How to prepare Fried Plantain
To prepare fried plantain, place the plantain on a cutting board 1 and start peeling it. This ingredient is very similar to bananas, but it doesn't peel the same way, so you will need a knife. Take the knife and cut and remove the ends 2, then score along the entire plantain at various points 3 to make the skin easier to remove.
After completely removing the skin 4 5, cut the plantain into slices of about 1/4 inch 6.
Once you have all the plantain slices 7, pour plenty of peanut oil into a large pan, and heat it until it reaches a temperature of 340°F 8. When it's hot enough, dip the plantain slices 9, being careful to add only a few at a time. You can check the temperature with a kitchen thermometer; if you don't have one, add only a single plantain slice to the oil to see if it's hot enough to start cooking.
Cook the plantain for about 4-5 minutes, turning it occasionally, to ensure even browning. Once the plantain is perfectly golden, drain it from the oil 10 and place it on absorbent paper 11 to remove any excess oil 12.
The fried plantain is ready; just add a pinch of salt 13 and a pinch of pepper 14 and bring it to the table 15.