Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe
chili-agave, crema, queso cotija
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Ingredients
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Fried Sweet Plantains
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- 3
Fry the Plantains
Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden brown and caramelized, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Chili-Agave Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder and agave syrup until well combined.
- 5
Serve
Arrange the fried plantains on a serving plate. Drizzle with the chili-agave sauce, add a dollop of crema, and sprinkle with crumbled queso cotija.
