Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    429

Experience the irresistible crunch of Tostones – golden, twice-fried green plantains that offer a delightful savory bite. Perfect as a vibrant side or a captivating appetizer, these crispy delights bring a taste of the Caribbean to your table.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    14 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all your ingredients and prepare your workspace. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Peel the green plantain by slicing off both ends and making shallow lengthwise slits in the skin. Carefully peel away the skin. Cut the plantain into 1-inch thick slices. Place the slices in a bowl with 3 cups of ice-cold water to prevent discoloration. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they turn a light golden brown. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the plantain slices from the oil and transfer them to a cutting board lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Using a tostonera (plantain press) or two flat surfaces (like small plates or the bottom of a skillet), flatten each plantain slice to about half its original thickness. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Briefly dip the flattened plantain slices back into the ice-cold water. This step helps create an extra crispy exterior. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Reheat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Return the flattened plantain slices to the hot oil and fry for another 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are deeply golden brown and crispy. (4 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the tostones from the oil and place them on a clean paper towel-lined plate. Immediately season generously with sea salt to taste. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy the irresistible crunch and savory flavor of your homemade Puerto Rican Tostones!

For best results, use green plantains that are firm and unripe. The greener, the better!
Don't skip the double-frying process! This is key to achieving the perfect crispy texture.
If you don't have a tostonera, you can use the bottom of a heavy skillet or two plates to flatten the plantains.
Serve tostones immediately for the best texture and flavor. They are delicious with mojo sauce, garlic aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Destiny Beahan

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 143 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Cara Larson

    These came out perfectly crispy! The ice water trick is a game-changer.

  • Glenda Friesenborer

    The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.

  • Rita Vandervort

    Be careful not to overcook them in the second fry; they can burn easily.

  • Marie Marks

    These are a great appetizer for parties! Always a hit.

  • Destiny Barton

    My family loved these! So much better than store-bought plantain chips.

  • Chaz Blick

    I added a little cumin to the salt; it was a delicious twist.

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