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Tostones Fried Plantains Recipe

Crispy, savory fried plantains perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 green plantains peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • to taste salt

Instructions: 

  • 1. Peel and slice the plantains into 1-inch thick pieces.
  • 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • 3. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • 4. Remove the plantains from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • 5. Flatten each fried plantain slice using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera.
  • 6. Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  • 7. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt to taste.

Notes:

Best served immediately while hot and crispy.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Fried, Plantains
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