Cuban Fried Plantains (maduros)

Simple fried ripe plantains topped with a touch of sea salt.

3.25 from 4 votes

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Nutrition

Calories: 2199kcal

Author: Max Cozzi

Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 ripe plantains
2 cups corn oil (or any neutral oil)
1 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

Start by prepping the plantains. Cut both ends off and make a small slice lengthwise down the entire plantain. Carefully remove the peel and slice at an angle into ½" pieces.
Add the corn oil to a cast iron skillet or other fry pan and heat to medium-high. Check to see if the oil is hot enough by adding a small piece of the plantain peel and if it bubbles it's ready.
Add the sliced plantains in batches with a slotted spoon or tongs and fry on both sides for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel and sprinkle with salt while still hot.

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Notes

Wait until the plantains are very ripe. They should be completely black and slightly squishy.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, sides

Cuisine: carribean, cuban, latin

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