Fried Plantains Recipe

Fried Plantains are a sweet, caramelized Caribbean favourite. It's an especially popular recipe in Jamaican cuisine, as an easy snack or side for savoury dishes.

Prep Time2

Cook Time6

Total Time8

Course: Appetizers & Starters, Sides

Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican

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Servings: servings

Author: Taneisha Morris

Equipment

Large Skillet or non-stick pan

Ingredients

2 lrg Ripe Plantain peeled and cut into diagonal pieces
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or neutral cooking oil
Salt optional or as desired

Instructions

Cut both ends of the plantains off, and cut a slit down the outer side of each plantain (lengthwise), then remove the peel. Then slice the plantains on a diagonal, about 1/2-inch thick and set the sliced plantains aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high, add plantain with a sprinkle of salt and fry until the plantain has reached a golden brown colour, flipping once, about 2-3 minutes per side the remove and set aside.

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