how to make fried sweet plantains

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat option.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness and texture.

Cut the ends off the ripe plantains and discard them.

Peel the plantains by cutting down the sides and opening them carefully.

Slice the plantains into thick pieces.

Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Drop the sliced plantains into the hot oil one by one.

Fry the plantains until the edges start to brown, then flip them over to fry the other side.

Once both sides are golden brown, remove the plantains and place them on a napkin to absorb excess oil.

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