Fried sweet plantains (Plátanos amarillos fritos or Fritos maduros) are really loved by everyone. This is our easiest plantain recipe and is usually served as a side dish in as many meals as we possibly can. These golden, delicious sweet slices will make us happy every time.
By - Reviewed: . Original: Nov 6, 2001
❝ Thanks for the recipe, for those of us who haven't seen these prepared. Knowing how thick to slice them and the heat of the oil was useful to me... ❞
Why we ❤️ it
Fritos maduros is one of the favorite side dishes in Dominican cuisine, and anyone who has never had the pleasure of trying ripe plantains needs this sweet, soft bites to improve their savory lunch.
And if you're looking for something lighter, don't miss these Fritos maduros in air fryer.
What are fritos maduros?
Fritos maduros is what we call fried sweet plantains (fried ripe plantains). Other names are maduro frito, platano amarillo frito, and platano maduro frito.
This dish is popular in Cuba and Puerto Rico too, where they are known as maduros or maduritos. They are also served in many other parts of Latin America. Spanish Caribbean people certainly do love our maduros, and this is one of our staple foods.
The difference between tostones and sweet plantains is that Tostones (fritos verdes) are twice-fried slices of unripe (greeen) plantains, whereas fritos maduros (sweet plantains) are made with ripe or yellow plantains and fried just once. Tostones and sweet fried plantains compete for our love, both are very popular in our country.
Ripe fried plantains (plátanos maduros fritos).
Serving suggestions
Fried sweet plantains are served as a side dish for lunch (la comida) or dinner, another way Dominicans combine sweet and savory flavors.
You can serve them with La Bandera (our traditional lunch of Arroz blanco rice, Dominican beans, and Pollo guisado chicken), or with any of our locrio rices, such as Locrio de pollo, Locrio de longaniza, or this Moro-locrio.
Top tips
- Ripeness: For this dish, it's best to use ripe plantains when the skin has started blackening. Otherwise, they will be mushy and will absorb more oil.
Bear in mind, though, that some people do prefer them with very ripe plantains. It's up to you. - Salt: Although uncommon, some people like to sprinkle a bit of salt on their maduros. Who am I to judge?
About this recipe
Many of you would think this doesn't require a recipe, and that's probably because you grew up eating fritos maduros. This may not be the case for anyone unfamiliar with our cuisine.
Are you a tostones or a frito maduro person? I look forward to getting your feedback in the comments!
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Recipe
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Plátanos Maduros Fritos [Video+Recipe] Fried Sweet Plantains
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cut the plantains
Peel the plantains (how to peel a plantain) with a paring knife and cut diagonally into ¼" inch (0.5 cm) slices.
2. Frying
Heat the oil over medium heat (450 ºF [225 ºC]). Deep fry the plantains in small batches, lowering them into the oil with a slotted spoon. Turn halfway until both sides are golden brown.
3. Serving
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.Serve hot or at room temperature
Cook's Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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More plátano maduro recipes
Don't miss any of our plantain recipes, especially our ripe plantain recipes. They are among our recipes.
Ripe plantains - depending on the stage of ripeness - can be used in fritos maduros, Plátano al caldero (caramelized ripe plantains, a side dish, not a dessert), and Pastelón de Plátano maduro (ripe plantain and ground beef casserole). In desserts, it is used in Mala rabia, which is also made with guava and batata). Also see this lovely Yaroa and these light Baked Sweet Plantains.
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