Plátanos Maduros: Easy and Deliciously Sweet Fried Treats
Learn how to make Plátanos Maduros, a delightful fried treat that’s sweet and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe plantains
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- These can be served as a side dish or dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg