Fried Sweet Plantains

Ripe sweet plantains sliced on the diagonal and deep-fried until golden brown - a classic Caribbean and Latin American side dish.

CaribbeanVegetarianEasy15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 4 ripe plantains
  • 0 as needed vegetable oil for frying
  • 0 to taste salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the fryer to 375 degrees.

  2. 2

    Using a sharp knife, slice the plantains diagonally about 3/4-inch thick.

  3. 3

    Fry the plantains in batches until golden-brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and serve as a side dish or garnish with roast pork.

Tags

vegetariancaribbeanfriedside dishemerilamericanplantains