Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)

Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)

Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)

Maduros are fried sweet plantains that are commonly eaten all over Caribbean and Latin American countries. When purchasing plantains, you want ripened ones that look completely black. If they are not ripened, they will taste similar to fried potatoes and won’t be sweet. When fried, sweet plantains caramelize and taste almost dessert like.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: Caribbean, Cuban, Latin American, side dish, vegan
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • ripe plantains peeled; sliced 1” thick
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • sea salt

Instructions

  • Slice the plantains 1” thick. Pat dry.
  • Heat up a 1/4” vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the plantains.
  • Fry the plantains for 5-6 minutes a side until browned and caramelized. Remove from the skillet and lightly season with sea salt.