Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy tostones, a popular Caribbean and Latin American side dish made from fried green plantains. These plantain chips are perfect as an appetizer or a flavorful side.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 large green plantains
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Peel the plantains: Cut off the ends and slice through the skin lengthwise. Remove the peel.
- Cut and fry: Cut plantains into 1-inch slices. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Flatten: Using a glass or tostonera, flatten each slice into a 1/4-inch disc.
- Fry again: Return flattened plantains to hot oil, fry for 1-2 minutes per side until crispy.
- Season and serve: Drain on paper towels, season with salt and garlic powder. Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use very green plantains for the crispiest tostones.
- To keep warm, place fried tostones in a 200°F oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 tostones
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
