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

- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Caribbean
- Protein
- Vegetarian
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the fryer to 375 degrees.
- 2
Using a sharp knife, slice the plantains diagonally about 3/4-inch thick.
- 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
Season with salt and serve as a side dish or garnish with roast pork.
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