Plantain Fritters (tostones)
Twice-fried green plantain discs — crispy, salty, and addictive.
- prep 10 min
- cook 10 min
- total 20 min
- serves 4
- intermediate
- Caribbean
Ingredients
- 4 green plantains
- 500 ml oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lime
Steps
- Peel the plantains.
- Slice into thick rounds.
- Fry at 160°C for 3 minutes until pale.
- Remove and smash flat with a glass.
- Fry again at 180°C until golden and crispy.
- Season with salt and garlic.
- Serve with lime.
≈ 250 kcal · 2 g protein · 45 g carbs · 8 g fat — per serving, estimate