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

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 2146

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

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