While fried plantains are best when enjoyed right away (hello, crispy edges) they can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave in 30-60 second intervals until hot or place in a toaster oven that has been preheated to 350℉ and cook for 8-10 minutes or until hot.
Can You Eat Raw Plantains?
Yes, technically, but it isnt recommended. Theyre hard to digest in their raw state, but theyre not considered toxic. As a nutrition practitioner, I would not recommend you eat raw plantains because theres a good chance theyll disturb your gut.
What Plantains Are Best For Frying?
For tostones, which are double fried, you definitely want to to use green plantains.
Maduros refers to fried ripe plantains. For maduros, you can use riper, dark brown plantains. Theyre delicious caramelized in a little butter or coconut oil, but they will not get crispy because the sugar content is too high. Its more of a caramelized plantain than a fried plantain.
Since theres no smashing and no double frying for this recipe, you can use a wider variety of plantains – from green to spotted yellow.
If you use plantains with a lot of brown for this recipe, theyll be much sweeter, less firm, and more likely to burn, so just be careful.
Easy Fried Plantains!
FAQ
Can you save fried plantains?
How do you keep plantains crispy?
Why are my plantains hard after frying?
Can You reheat fried plantains?
If you have leftovers, you can keep them in a sealed container in the refrigerator. You can reheat fried plantains in the oven, microwave, or air fryer. I find fried plantains are best when eaten fresh from the frying pan, so I try not to make too much to avoid having leftovers. Enjoy these crispy lumps of joy!
How do I fix plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which plantar fascia is inflamed making it difficult to walk. Treatment may be conservative which includes use of shock-absorbent shoes, reducing weight and medications to relieve pain. Other treatment modalities may include massage therapy, which is helpful to relieve pain in most cases. Surgical repair may be required rarely if it cannot be managed conservatively.
How do you cook plantains in a frying pan?
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together water, garlic, kosher salt and lime juice. Set aside. Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, in a large deep heavy bottomed pan. You want the oil to be about a third of the way up the side of the pan. Fry the peeled and sliced plantains in batches.
How do you season fried plantains?
Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice will give you the best taste. Salt: You will use salt to season the fried plantains and for the flavored water mixture that we dip the plantains into before frying them a second time. If you prefer, you can also use adobo seasoning in the water mixture in place of the salt.