How to Fry Sweet Plantains Puerto Rican Style [Amarillos Fritos]

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

Cut the edges off the ripe plantains.

Make a small cut to open the plantains and check for ripeness.

Slice the plantains into thick pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over high heat for about 1 minute.

Add the sliced plantains to the hot oil, ensuring they are covered if possible.

Fry the plantains, turning them occasionally, until they develop a caramelized look and golden color.

Lower the heat to medium to ensure the inside cooks without burning the outside.

Prepare a plate with napkins to drain the excess grease.

Once fried, turn off the heat and let the plantains sit in the oil for 30-40 seconds.

Transfer the fried plantains to the plate with napkins to drain the grease.

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