Sweet Fried Plantains
Sweet fried plantains caramelized to perfection, offering a deliciously crispy exterior and tender, sweet interior. Ideal as a side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel plantains and slice diagonally into ½-inch thick slices.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add plantain slices to skillet in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and caramelized.
- If using brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over plantains during the last minute of cooking, gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Remove from skillet, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and drain excess oil on paper towels if needed.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use ripe plantains with plenty of dark spots for the sweetest result.
- Butter gives a richer flavor, while oil makes them crispier.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for a sweet dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ plantain
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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