Fried Sweet Plantain
Black-skinned ripe plantains fried slowly until the sugars caramelise.
Tonio BaptisteUpdated 8/28/2026
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20m
Total
5m
Prep
15m
Cook
4
Serves
Easy
Difficulty
Why this recipe works
Ripeness does all the work. Green plantains will not caramelise, no matter how long you fry them.
Ingredients
Equipment: Frying pan, Slotted spoon
Method
- 1Peel the plantains and slice on a diagonal about 1.5cm thick.
- 2Heat 1cm of oil to a medium heat — not hot.
- 3Fry in batches 3 minutes a side until deep gold at the edges.
- 4Drain on paper and salt immediately.
Chef notes
Chef tips
If they brown in under two minutes the oil is too hot and the inside stays raw.
Substitutions
Overripe bananas are not a substitute — they fall apart.
Storage
Best eaten immediately; they soften within an hour.
Reheating
Crisp them back up for 4 minutes in a hot oven.
Nutrition per serving
210
Calories
2g
Protein
38g
Carbs
7g
Fat
3g
Fiber
120mg
Sodium
Values are chef estimates for one serving and will vary with brands and portioning.
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