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Fried plantains served in a platter and topped with condensed milk and queso fresco.
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Fried Plantains

Mexican fried plantains, known as "plátanos fritos" in Spanish, are a tasty and sweet dish with perfect crispiness and tenderness. With a few simple ingredients, you can quickly create a delectable treat served as a sweet or savory accompaniment to a meal or enjoy it as a stand-alone snack. 
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword fried plantains recipe, platanos fritos receta, platanos fritos recipe, sweet fried plantains
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 213kcal

Ingredients

FRYING THE BANANAS:

  • 2 plantains ripened but firm
  • 2 plantains with brown spots
  • Cup Vegetable Oil

CHOICE OF TOPPINGS:

  • 2 Tablespoons Mexican Cream or Sour Cream per each plantain
  • 2 Tablespoons of Mexican Queso Fresco or Panela crumbled (You can substitute with feta or other crumbled cheeses)
  • 1 Tablespoon of Condensed Milk per each plantain

Instructions

  • First, cut the tips of the banana with a sharp knife, then make a slit alongside the plantain from top to bottom and remove the peel. This step is for whole-fried bananas or sliced. 
  • Slice plantain diagonally to make the plantain chips. Choose the firmer plantain with brown spots that will hold better when sliced.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium heat. Wait until the oil is hot but not smoking, and add the bananas. 
  • Fry the small slices on each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown in batches for an overall cook. Remove and place in a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess fat.
  • Whole-fried plantains will take longer to cook. Make sure that every side is cooked thoroughly; it will take about 12-15 minutes to cook. After they've been fried, remove them and place them on a plate covered with paper towels to drain.
  • When cooking whole plantains or larger pieces, turn the heat to medium to avoid burning them.
  • The plantains chips will take less time to cook than whole plantains, so remove them promptly. They will be extremely hot, so be careful and let them cool for some minutes before eating. They make a great side dish for a Mexican brunch, served alongside fried black beans, enchiladas, entomatadas, white rice, or also as a dessert.
  • You can cut a slit lengthwise in the center to serve the whole plantains. Garnish with your toppings of choice. 

Notes

Other topping choices are rompope (the Mexican eggnog) and dulce de leche.
Mexican fried plantains, known as "plátanos fritos" in Spanish, are a tasty and sweet dish with perfect crispiness and tenderness. With a few simple ingredients, you can quickly create a delectable treat served as a sweet or savory accompaniment to a meal or enjoy it as a stand-alone snack. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5plantain | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1062IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg