Fried Plantains {Patacones or Tostones}
Servings Prep Time
4people 10
Cook Time Passive Time
10 10
Servings Prep Time
4people 10
Cook Time Passive Time
10 10
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Peel the plantains. Cut the plantain lengthwise on each of the angles, the cut should be skin deep without touching the actual flesh of the plantain. Cut off the top of the peel and you will be able to easily peel the plantain.
  2. Cut the plantains into thick slices.
  3. Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over med-high heat. Carefully add the plantain slices to the oil and allow them to cook for about 5 minutes or until they are a golden yellow – not brown. Remove from the oil and place on a plate that is lined with paper towels. Allow to drain.
  4. Smash the plantains! Whatever method you would like, be careful not to break them as they will crumble, and you don’t want them to fall apart on the second frying.
  5. In a frying pan add about 1/4 inch of oil and heat to medium -high. Add the smashed plantains to the oil and allow to cook for 1.5-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from the oil and allow to drain on the paper towel lined plate. Immediately sprinkle some coarse salt over the plantains so it sticks. Allow to cool for a few minutes before you eat them. Enjoy!
Sweet or Yellow Plantains
  1. Peel the plantains. Cut the plantain lengthwise on each of the angles, the cut should be skin deep without touching the actual flesh of the plantain. Cut off the top of the peel and you will be able to easily peel the plantain.
  2. Cut the plantains into thick slices.
  3. Heat 1/4 inch of canola oil in a fry pan on med-high. Add the plantain slices to the hot oil and fry them for about 3 minutes on each, flipping once so they are fried on each side evenly. You will want to watch and see how hot your stove top cooks. You will want them to be golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate. Immediately sprinkle some coarse salt on the top so it sticks. Wait a few minutes to cool before you eat them. Enjoy!