How to make FRIED PLANTAIN / fry plantain recipe

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie option; bananas are more accessible.

Peel the green plantains and wash them after peeling.

Cut the plantains into thick slices for easy frying.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan until shimmering.

Add the sliced plantains to the hot oil in a single layer.

Fry the plantains until they turn light golden brown, then turn them to fry the other side.

Once the plantains are golden brown all around, remove them from the oil.

Press the fried plantains using the skin of the plantain and a plate to flatten them.

Sprinkle salt on the pressed plantains, turning them to season both sides.

Return the pressed plantains to the oil and fry until crispy.

Remove the crispy pressed plantains from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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