🇸🇻 Salvadoran Cuisine

Platanos Fritos

Fried Sweet Plantains

Prep Time 15 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 266 kcal

Ripe plantains sliced on the diagonal and fried until caramelized and golden. Served with crema and refried beans as a side dish or snack.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel plantains and slice on the diagonal into pieces about one centimeter thick. Riper plantains will be sweeter.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place plantain slices in a single layer without crowding.
  3. 3 Fry three minutes per side until deep golden brown and caramelized. The edges should be slightly crispy.
  4. 4 Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately alongside crema and refried black beans.

Did You Know?

In El Salvador, the ripeness of the plantain determines its use: green for chips, half-ripe for savory dishes, and fully black-ripe for sweet fried platanos.