Fried Plantains

Fried Plantains

Fried Plantains

Plantains make a quick and easy side dish that is a great alternative to fries and other forms of potatoes. They only take a few minutes to pan fry and taste even better seasoned with a suya spice blend. A good rule to remember with plantains is that unripened ones are not sweet and sorta resembles a potato in texture. Ripe plantains are very sweet and taste closer to a fried banana.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Nigerian
Keyword: Nigerian, side dish, vegetables, West African
Servings: 2
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 large plantain unripened; sliced 1/2” thick
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tsp suya spice blend
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Heat up 1/4” of oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Place the sliced plantains in the oil in a single layer.
    Nigerian, side dish, vegan
  • Fry for 4 minutes a side until golden brown and crispy.
    Nigerian, side dish, vegan
  • Toss with the suya spice blend and salt. Serve immediately.
    Nigerian, side dish