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sweet fried plantains are a cheap and delicious snack

How to Make Fried Sweet Plantains

Fried Sweet Plantains are great as a delicious snack or even as a side dish
Course Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword sweet fried plantains
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 531 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 2 plantains peeled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup of vegetable oil.

Instructions

  1. Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat and add oil.
  2. Once oil is hot add the plantains but don't crowd the pan.
  3. Fry for a couple of minutes or until the bottomed is caramelized.
  4. Flip the plantains over and fry for a couple minutes more until caramelized.
  5. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  6. Repeat process with remaining plantain slices.
  7. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Fried Sweet Plantains
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 29g181%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 893mg26%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2015IU40%
Vitamin C 32.9mg40%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.