Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 very ripe plantains (about 3/4 pound each), peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
• salt to taste
• 1 lime, cut in wedges (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. repeat with remaining plantain slices.
• sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.