Easy Baked Plantain | Oven Baked Plantain | How to make Baked Plantain

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without increasing calories, while cayenne is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.

In a bowl, combine the plantain slices with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

Toss the plantains until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

Arrange the seasoned plantain slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.

Remove from the oven and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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