Fried Sweet Ripe Plantain

Fried to perfection are This fried ripe plantains recipe is quick, easy, and packed with natural sweetness. Sliced ripe plantains are pan-fried until golden brown and caramelised, creating crispy edges and a tender interior. Perfect as a side dish, appetiser, or snack, these sweet fried plantains pair beautifully with savoury meals or stand alone as a simple treat. Learn how to make perfectly fried plantains in minutes with this reliable, delicious recipe.golden brown, sweet, yellow ripe plantains, a much try recipe.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Jamaican

Keyword Caribbean side dish, gluten-free, pan fried recipe, plantain

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 713kcal

Author Lesa

Ingredients

1 Ripe plantain
¼ cup Cooking oil
⅛ tsp Salt optional

Instructions

Peel the plantain and slice into to pieces that are about ½ a inch thick.
Add the oil to a frying pan and heat on medium to low fire.
Add the plantain to the oil and fry for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how hot the old is. Always keep a eye o the plantain because they burn easily.

Notes

If the plantain is too ripe, it will absorb a lot more oil when fried.
Place the fried plantain on kitchen paper towel after frying to remove some of the oil before eating.

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