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    Home » Puerto Rican Recipes » Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains)

    Published: May 30, 2019 Modified: Jun 9, 2023 by Catherine Arena Leave a Comment

    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains)

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    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) make the perfect side dish to any meal.  With just two ingredients, you cannot go wrong with these!  (Gluten-free and Paleo)

    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) on a green and white plate.

    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) is one of the easiest side dishes you will ever come across in Latin cooking, as well as one of the most delicious!  Really you can’t go wrong here!

    I don’t think I have ever meant anyone who has never had Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains and didn’t like them!

    They just have a delicious sweet flavor that is not overbearing in any way with any dish!  And they’re so easy to make!

    Around the world these are known by different names.

    For example in Peru, they are called chifles, in Bolivia, they are known as chipilo and in Puerto Rico, they are called platanos fritos, amarillos or maduros.

    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) are not only the perfect side dish but also makes a great snack!

    As a kid my mom would always make these for me as a quick snack.

    Platanos fritos are just so easy, economical and delicious!

    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) on a green and white plate.

    How to Tell When Plantains are Ripe

    If you have never worked with plantains then it’s important to note that in order to make platanos fritos, you need to use ripe plantains.

    What does that mean?

    Before plantains ripen they are green, then they will turn yellow and when they’re perfectly ripened, will have black spots.

    In other words, if you are lucky enough to leave in a part of the world where you easily find plantains in your local grocery store, you will need to purchase the darken plantains.

    These are the ones you want to buy to make these delicious platanos fritos.

    Two ripe plantains on wooden cutting board.

    Ingredients

    • 2 ripe plantains
    • ¼ cup of vegetable or canola oil

    How to Make Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains)

    1. Begin with cutting the ends off of plantains.
    2. Using a knife slit each plantain down the middle until just below the skin.
    3. Then cut slices on the diagonal.
    Ends of plantains cut off on a wooden cutting board.
    Plantains slices on a wooden cutting board for the platanos fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains).
    1. Add oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.
    2. When oil is hot, add a few plantain slices at a time.
    3. Cook until golden brown on one side and then flip slices with a fork to cook on the other side.
    4. Drain on paper towels.
    Plantain slices added to a skillet with oil.
    Cooking plantains slices in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.

    Serve warm.

    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) cooked and serve on a green and white plate.

    What to Serve Platanos Fritos With

    Here are some delicious options:

    Puerto Rican Rice (Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn)

    The Best Baked Pork Chops

    Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)

    Puerto Rican Rice and Beans

    Bistec a la Mexicana (Mexican Beef)

    Arroz Mamposteao (“Dirty Rice” and Beans)

    Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn served in a large white platter with a fried pork chop and ripe fried plantains.
    Puerto Rican Rice (Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn)
    Baked pork chops served on a large white platter and topped with cilantro sprigs.
    The Best Baked Pork Chops
    Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew) with carrots, potatoes, olives, cilantro, spices in a delicious savory chicken broth served with white rice in a large white deep dish.
    Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)
    Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Arroz y Habichuelas) served in a large white platter and topped with fresh chopped cilantro.
    Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Arroz con Habichuelas)
    Bistec a la Mexicana served in a green platter bowl for self serve entertaining. Topped with slivers of serrano pepers and chopped cilantro. Serve with rice and beans.
    Bistec a la Mexicana (Mexican Beef)
    Arroz Mamposteao served on a white platter and topped with chopped scallions and cilantro.
    Arroz Mamposteao

    For More Plantain Dishes

    You will also love these other plantain dishes.

    Jibarito Sandwich (Plantain and Steak Sandwich)

    Canoas de Platano (Stuffed Plantains)

    Bolon de Verde (Green Plantains Fritters)

    Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain “Lasagna”)

    Garlic Tostones (Fried Garlic Plantains)

    Fried Plantains Recipe (with Monterey Cheese)

    Canoas de Platano (Stuffed Plantains) served on a white platter.
    Canoas de Platano (Stuffed Plantains)
    Bolón de Verde cut in half with creamy delicious melted cheese flowing out.
    Bolón de Verde (Green Plantains Fritters)
    Pastelón served on a white platter with avocado cubes and shredded red cabbage.
    Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain “Lasagna”)
    Garlic Tostones served with garlic aioli.
    Garlic Tostones (Fried Garlic Plantains)
    Fried Plantains Recipe with garlic sauce and monterey cheese on a clear plate.
    Fried Plantain Recipe (with Monterey Jack Cheese and Garlic Sauce)

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    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) on a green and white plate.

    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains)

    Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) make the perfect side dish to any meal.  With just two ingredients, you cannot go wrong with these!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Puerto Rican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 109kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 2 ripe plantains ends cut and plantain peeled and cut into slices
    • ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil

    Instructions

    • Begin with cutting the ends off of plantains.
      Using a knife slit each plantain down the middle until just below the skin.
      Then cut slices on the diagonal.
    • Add oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.
      When oil is hot, add a few plantain slices at a time.
      Cook until golden brown on one side and then flip slices with a fork to cook on the other side.
      Drain on paper towels.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4 | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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