How to Cook Fried Plantains - Fried Plantains Recipe

This is a very easy recipe and tasty too. If you are on Weight Watchers 1 Cup of Fried Plantains = 4 Value Points. Does this Spark an idea?

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1 Ripe Plantain
Fry pan
oil (canola, vegetable, or olive)
knife

Instructions

- 1
  
  Peel a ripe plantain and slice about 3/4" thick.
- 2
  
  Heat oil in fry pan over medium heat, use no more than one inch of oil.
- 3
  
  Fry on both sides until golden brown.
- 4
  
  Remove from fry pan to drain on paper towel.
- 5
  
  Enjoy the plantains while they are hot.

Tips & Warnings

Do not get the oil too hot because they will cook too fast and burn.
Be careful not to let the hot oil spatter when adding the sliced plantains to the pan.

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ayyeden Mar 16, 2011
Hi, Aeden, this is your Oma. I just saw your face on this cooking page. You are sleeping in the room behind me!!! Amazing that you are here!!! lOVE, Oma
brantsbabe Jan 05, 2009
I absolutely love a fried plantain. My husband makes them and they are awesome. This sounds great.
Pamela Wilson-Lipscomb Oct 16, 2008
My favorite. It also takes care of my sweet tooth.
Tidbits . Oct 01, 2008
Plantains are my daughter's favorite food.
UkieGirl Sep 29, 2008
I love plantains. Thanks.

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