Learn how to make fried sweet plantains (platanos maduros fritos) a dish beloved by everyone. It's our easiest sweet plantain recipe and is usually served as a side dish.
Course Lunch
Cuisine Dominican
Keyword frito maduro, how do you make platanos, how to make sweet plantains dominican style, maduritos, maduro food, sweet fried 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
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Notes
For this dish, we can use ripe plantains where the skin has started blackening.