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fried sweet plantains
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Fried Sweet Plantains

Indulge in the delightful contrast of a crispy exterior and irresistibly chewy interior with this recipe for Fried Sweet Plantains. These sweet fried plantains come together with a handful of simple ingredients in less than 15 minutes and are perfect to pair with your favorite Latin dishes or as an anytime treat.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: Brazilian, Caribbean
Keyword: Fried Sweet Plantains, How To Make Fried Sweet Plantains
Servings: 4 people
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

  • 2-3 plantains sliced
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Mix sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate with raised sides.
  • Peel and cut plantain into 3 chunks and transfer to a cinnamon sugar mix. Roll plantains to coat with sugar.
    Fried Sweet Plantains
  • Slice plantains into about 1/2 inch thick rounds. Make sure they are all equal sized.
  • Melt butter in a large 12inch skillet. Then add plantain rounds.
    Fried Sweet Plantains
  • Fry plantains on each side for about 4-5 minutes on medium -low heat or until golden brown.
  • Transfer fried sweet plantains to a paper towel lined plate or wooden board. Sprinkle with more cinnamon if you like and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg