Platanos Fritos - Fried Green Plantains (Patacones)
This platanos fritos recipe shows the way to making twice-fried plantains. Turn green plantains into delicious fried plantains with a crisp texture on the outside and a creamy center on the inside. These yummy platanos verdes fritos are known as Patacones in Panama and Tostones in other Latin American regions.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: green plantains, patacones, platanos fritos, platanos verdes fritos
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 266kcal
Cost: $5
- 3 Plantains green plantains, sliced
- ½ cup Vegetable oil enough to fill pan about 1/3 high
- 1 tbsp Salt sea salt or table salt
Fill a skillet about 1/3 way full of vegetable oil, and place on medium-high heat.
Slice the plantains on the diagonal, slicing into 1/2 inch slices.
When the oil is hot enough to sizzle, carefully add the slices to the oil, without overcrowding the skillet.
Brown the slices about 3 minutes on each side.
Remove slices from skillet with a slotted spoon and place on a paper-towel covered plate. (Note: the slices will NOT look cooked.)
With a mallet or a rolling pin, smash each slice.
Carefully, slide the slices back into the oil.
Fry the green plantains a second time, flipping once. This time, fry them until they are a nice golden brown, another 1-2 minutes per side.
Carefully remove them and place on fresh paper towels.
Sprinkle generously with sea salt or table salt.
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg