Fried Bananas

Platanos Fritos

It’s hard to resist the allure of this dish – my mom had to prepare 6 plantains just to complete the recipe, as they would disappear before they even reached the table. Simply irresistible!

Fried Bananas

Platanos Fritos

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: fried banana
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 2146kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Plantains whole - sliced diagonal
  • 2 cups Frying oil

Instructions

  • Wash and peel plantains
  • Slice the plantains diagonally.
  • In a large frying pan, heat the oil and add the plantains.
  • Plantains cook very quickly, make sure to turn them before they burn. Cook until golden brown on each side.
  • Thicker slices and less ripe plantains will need longer to cook and maybe more oil.
  • Place the cooked plantain on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 2146kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 219g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 125g | Monounsaturated Fat: 50g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 2023IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg