Description
Delightfully sweet and crispy, these Fried Sweet Plantains offer a taste of Caribbean comfort in every bite, perfect as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large plantains, peeled and sliced on a bias
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole Cajun Seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Slice the plantains on a bias, at an angle, about 1/2-inch thick.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices in batches once the oil is hot.
- Fry the plantains for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Set the fried plantains onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Season if desired with Creole seasoning.
- Serve immediately as a snack or alongside main dishes.
Notes
Make sure to avoid overcrowding the pan while frying for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg