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
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.
Tags
vegetariancaribbeanfriedside dishemerilamericanplantains