TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)

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Make and share this Tostones (Fried Plantains) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
3 plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
salt, to taste
garlic powder, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  • While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4-inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1127.3, Fat 109.5, SaturatedFat 14.3, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 20.1, Protein 1.8

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