How to Make Fried Plantains

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie option while bananas provide a similar sweetness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier.

Cut the ends off the plantains.

Cut the plantains in half for ease of peeling.

Score along the sides of the plantains and peel them like a banana.

Slice the plantains into thin slices or diagonally, depending on preference.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium to low heat until hot.

Add the sliced plantains to the oil, placing them away from you to avoid splashes.

Monitor the plantains closely while frying to prevent burning.

Check the plantains for a golden brown color, which indicates they are ready to be flipped.

Flip the plantains once they are golden brown on one side.

Remove the fried plantains and place them on a napkin to drain excess oil.

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