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Crispy Garlic Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
These crispy garlic tostones are the ultimate fried green plantains that are the perfect Latin appetizer to make with dinner!
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Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Cuban, Hispanic, Latin, Puerto Rican
Keyword:
fried plantain, green plantain, tostones
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
Author:
Neyssa
Ingredients
3
green plantains
2
cups
of vegetable oil
salt
garlic powder or minced garlic
Instructions
Cut of the ends of the green plantains, and gently slice a vertical cut down the arch of the plantain.
Remove the skin with your hands or the back of a spoon.
Cut the plantains into 6-10 even chunks, depending on the size of the plantain. (1 inch chunks)
Fry plantains in batches for 3-5 minutes, or until plantains are a nice golden color.
Remove plantains from heat and immediate smash plantains with the back of a flat bowl or wooden spoon.
Return smashed plantains to the frying pan. Fry an additional 2-3 minutes, or until plantains are golden with a slight browning on edges.
Remove plantains from heat and sprinkle salt and garlic powder or fresh minced garlic over the plantains.
Serve immediately.