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Published: Oct 11, 2019 · Modified: Dec 22, 2023 by K's Cuisine · This post may contain affiliate links ·

How to Fry Plantain - Fried plantain

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How to fry plantain - Fried plantain. This Fried plantain recipe is straightforward and quick. Crisp outside and fluffy inside, plantain is perfect as sides to rice dishes and beans dishes. Paired with fried eggs or eaten on it's own.

How to cook plantain.

Fried plantain is sweet and soft inside. This simple delicious west african, jamaican and cuban delicacy is popular. In Nigeria, fried plantain is a popular street food. It is made with plantain and quick to make.

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What is Plantain

Plantain is also called cooking bananas. It is common in African and Carribean cuisines and grown in tropical regions around the world.

Is plantain the same as banana?

Plantain and banana look alike however they have different tastes and can not usually be substituted for one another in recipes.
Banana is sweet and can be eaten raw. Plantain is bigger than bananas and has thicker skin. Unlike banana, they are not usually eaten raw as they are more starchy.

Fried plantain is called dodo in Nigeria and Kelewele in Ghana.

How To Cook Plantain

Plantain can be cooked in many ways including:
Boiled

Roasted

Grilled

Air Fried

Fried as i'll be showing you in this recipe

How To Fry Plantain

This recipe makes use of ripe plantain which is the best type for fried plantain. I also don't add salt to fry plantain as they are naturally sweet.

1) Peel and slice plantains.

Peel and cut plantain
Cut up plantain

2) Add oil in a pan and put on heat. When the oil is heated, arrange cut plantains in the oil.

Fried plantain


3)Fry for about 5 minutes on medium heat or till golden brown then turn to fry the other side.

Fry till golden brown


4) Transfer to kitchen towel lined plate to drain excess oil then serve.

Pack plangtain on kitchen towel to drain excess oil

How to Fry Plantain without oil

1) Peel and cut plantain.
2) Place a nonstick pan on the heat and arrange the cut up plantains
3) Pan fry for about 5 minutes or till brown then turn and pan fry the other side.
4) Take off the heat and enjoy.

What To Serve With Fried Plantain

You can serve as a side to :

Fried rice
Fried Spaghetti
Black eyed peas curry
Easy baked chicken legs

Jollof rice and fried plantain

More Plantain Recipes

Dodo ikire

Plantain fufu

Plantain chips

Air fryer plantains

Pack plantain on kitchen towel to drain excess oil
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How To Fry Plantain - Fried Plantains

How to fry plantain- Fried plantain. This Fried plantain recipe is straightforward and quick. Golden brown, crisp outside and fluffy inside , perfect as sides to rice dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: African, American, Mediterranean, Mexican
Keyword: fried plantain, how to cook plantain, How to fry plantain
Servings: 4
Calories: 136kcal
Author: K's Cuisine
Cost: £2

Equipment

  • Frying pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Ripe plantain
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel and slice plantains
  • Add oil in a pan and put on heat. When oil is heated, arrange cut plantain in the oil.
  • Fry for about 5 minutes on medium heat or till golden brown then turn to fry the other side.
  • Transfer to kitchen towel lined plate to drain excess oil then serve.

Notes

Best served warm.
No salt needed as Plantain is naturally sweet.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

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