Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Side Dish 20 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 very ripe plantains (about 3/4 pound each), peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.
  • Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 235
  • Carbohydrate: 30g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Sugar: 14g

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