Plátanos Fritos

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Plátanos fritos are crispy on the outside while nicely soft on the inside. Enjoy these fried plantains drizzled with sweetened condensed milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a hearty dessert!

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Ingredients

▢ 2 large ripe plantains
▢ vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, etc.)
▢ condensed milk (for serving)
▢ ground cinnamon (for serving)

Instructions

Peel the plantains and cut them into thick slices or diagonally, whatever you prefer.
Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a non-stick pan or skillet and heat over medium heat.
Carefully place the plantain slices into the hot oil in a single layer.
Let them cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown.
Once the plantains are fried to your desired crispness and color, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Keep frying the plantains in small batches until all are done.
Serve on a platter, drizzle with condensed milk, and sprinkle them with ground cinnamon.

Notes

If you can’t find ripe plantains at the store you can still buy them green and let them ripe a few days in your kitchen countertop.
Fry the plantains in batches in a single layer, without overcrowding the pan. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking and soggy plantains.
The cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the plantain slices. Thicker slices may require slightly longer cooking.

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