Crispy Fried Plantains in 15 Minutes
How to make crispy double-fried green plantains (tostones), a savory 3 ingredient snack with a hint of the Caribbean.
Servings: 2
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
- coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 green plantain
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the ends of the plantains and then gently slice a seam of the plantain. With the back of a spoon remove the peel. (You may have to create another slice if it is stubborn).
- Next, use a knife to slice the plantain into 10-12 even chunks. 1 green plantain
- Add oil to a pan, until it is about 1 ½ -2 inches thick. (Use a medium pan and work in batches to save on oil.) Heat oil over medium high heat to about 350ºF. coconut oil
- Add in the sliced plantains, about 5-6 in a batch. Fry on each side 2-3 minutes or until it’s a slight orange color.
- Remove from heat and with a flat heavy object, like the back of a bowl or mug, flatten the fried plantains.
- Add the flattened plantain back into the oil and cook an additional 1-2 minutes per side or until plantains are a beautiful golden brown color and edges have become slightly crisp.
- Repeat with remaining chopped plantains.
- Allow double fried plantains to drain on a wire rack with paper towels underneath. This will prevent them from getting soggy. Generously salt plantains while they are still hot, then serve. salt
Notes
This recipe makes about 10-12 tostones, which would serve 2 as a side dish.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 2, with 1 serving being 1/2 of the chips. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
