Jul 14 2026

Sweet Plantains Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Fried, and very sweet!

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Plantains

    Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Fry the Plantains

    Carefully add the sliced plantains to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and caramelized.

  4. 4

    Add Sugar and Salt

    Once the plantains are golden, sprinkle the brown sugar and salt over them. If using cinnamon, sprinkle it as well. Toss gently to coat the plantains in the sugar mixture.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve warm as a sweet side dish or snack.

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