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Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros)

4.75 from 35 votes
By: Jamie Silva
Maduros are sweet plantains made from ripe green plantains that are sliced then fried until tender in the middle and crisp on the edges. Plantains are so versatile in Cuban cuisine and make the best side dish for just about any meal!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 4 serving

Ingredients
 

  • 2 large ripe plantains (the darker the skin, the sweeter they will be)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut each ripe plantain diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the sliced plantains for 2-3 minutes per side until they're golden brown and the edges are crispy.
  • Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season them with salt. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 170 kcalCarbohydrates: 29 gProtein: 1 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 6 gSodium: 4 mgPotassium: 447 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 13 gVitamin A: 1009 IUVitamin C: 16 mgCalcium: 3 mgIron: 1 mg
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