Sweet Plantain Fries
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:2 to 4 servings
- 2 to 4very ripe, blackened medium plantains (about 6 ounces each)
- Neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- Salt
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
271 calories; 20 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 12 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 300 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Use a paring knife to cut a slit along the length of the plantains, carefully avoiding cutting into the flesh. Remove and discard peels. Slice plantains in half crosswise, then quarter each piece lengthwise into 4 wedges. (Each piece should be about the size of a chunky fry.)
- Step 2
Pour about 1½ inch of neutral oil into a medium Dutch oven or high-sided cast-iron skillet and heat over medium. When the oil shimmers (it should be around 350 degrees), fry the plantains in batches until golden brown, flipping carefully with a slotted spoon, about 3 minutes and up to 6 minutes. (If any of the plantains stick to the bottom of the pot at first, release them carefully so they do not burn.) The plantains should be caramelized and slightly crisp at the edges but still tender in the middle.
- Step 3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fries to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt to taste and repeat with remaining plantains. Serve immediately.
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Cooking Notes
Virginia DeMers
Can this be done by air frying??
HintsFromHomie
See Africanbites.com (and others) for air fryer Plantains. I think the only variation would be the size of cut. An oil fried plantain allows for crisp outside /soft inside with direct eye contact and adjustment. Not so the air fryer.
Rita
I have eaten fried sweet plantains for years and never put salt on the sweet variety. The green plantians however, cannot be fried using the above recipe.
bettikap
I love salt and these are delicious with salt!
lauren
Fried in virgin coconut oil and topped with flakey salt and trader joe's cuban style citrusy garlic spice
StarFire
Wholeheartedly agree with Rita. NEVER have I ever needed to salt maduros. They are excellent just as they are out of the oil. And the riper they are before you cook them, the better!
Rita
I have eaten fried sweet plantains for years and never put salt on the sweet variety. The green plantians however, cannot be fried using the above recipe.
Chad
I don’t think I would try sweet plantains in the air fryer or the oven. They get pretty soft when pan fried. I think the air fryer or oven would not get them the right consistency.
Suzanne
Could these be baked in the oven at say, 425?
Endrina
Yes, is a diferent texture but baked is healthier.
HintsFromHomie
See Africanbites.com (and others) for air fryer Plantains. I think the only variation would be the size of cut. An oil fried plantain allows for crisp outside /soft inside with direct eye contact and adjustment. Not so the air fryer.
Virginia DeMers
Can this be done by air frying??
Endrina
yes, you can use an airfryer but I recommend cutting it thicker
Renee
Is there a recommended temperature range for the oil?
Endrina
You should heat the oil and then fry over medium heat because they can burn very quickly.
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