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Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) on a green and white plate.
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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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
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: 4g | 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