Best Fried Plantains With Sweet Heat Recipes
PUERTO RICAN MADUROS (SWEET PLANTAINS)
These Maduros (Sweet Plantains) are a staple Puerto Rican side dish recipe. They're perfectly sweet, caramelized along the outside and deliciously warm on the inside!
Provided by Jorge
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add plantains in a single layer (you will have to do multiple batches). Cook plantains on each side, for about 2-3 minutes, or until they reach a caramelized brown color.
- Transfer to a plate covered with newspaper (or paper towels) and allow to drain for a minute or two. Then serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 2.1 grams fiber, Protein 1.2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 91 milligrams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
MADUROS (FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS)
Tender in the middle and crisp at the edges, maduros, or sweet fried plantains, are served as a side dish throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Plantains change color as they ripen: They are firm when green and unripe, then soften as they turn yellow, and eventually, black. Like bananas, plantains develop more sugar as time passes. For the sweetest maduros, use blackened plantains - they have the most sugar, and will yield a more caramelized result. If you can only find yellow ones at the store, buy them in advance and be prepared to wait over a week for them to fully ripen. They're worth it.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Use a paring knife to cut a slit along the length of the plantains, carefully avoiding cutting into the flesh. Remove peels and discard. Slice plantains at an angle crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (about 12 pieces per plantain).
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/8 inch vegetable oil over medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add half the sliced plantains and fry until golden brown, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. The plantains should be caramelized and slightly crisp at the edges but still tender in the middle.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer maduros to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining sliced plantains. Serve immediately.
SWEET AND SAVORY FRIED PLANTAINS
Fried plantains are a traditional treat in many parts of the world. Try them once and you'll be hooked. Yellow (ripe) work best. Serve this as a sweet and savory side dish to a meal, as a dessert, or as a snack. They are also delicious atop a dark, leafy, and green spinach or kale salad with goat cheese.
Provided by Donna Munaco
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut plantain into three sections. Quarter each section so you have twelve pieces. Season plantain pieces with garlic powder.
- Heat oil and margarine together in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook plantains in hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side; season with black pepper and continue to cook until slightly darker in color, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat and drizzle agave syrup over the plantain pieces. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the plantains.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 11.1 mg, Sugar 16 g
SWEET FRIED PLANTAINS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 24m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat about 1-inch of oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 340 degrees F. Line a large plate with paper towels.
- Peel the plantains and discard the skins. Slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Fry the plantains in oil, turning occasionally, until a golden brown color, about 2 to 4 minutes. The longer the plantains fry the sweeter they are. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle the plantains with a little salt.
- Put the sugar and cinnamon in a brown bag, drop the warm plantains into the bag, and shake to coat evenly. Serve with rum whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
- Whip the cream just until soft peaks form. Add the rum and whip again, taking care not to over whip your cream. Serve now or refrigerate until ready to serve.
CHEF JOHN'S FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS
I think when you pair these with a simple plate of black beans and rice, you're talking about a super simple, very frugal, and very delicious dinner. I really hope you give them a try soon.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.
- Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
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