Plantain Fries Recipe

Give your snacks a healthy twist by making Plantain Fries!

With green plantains, you can make crunchy, fun, and tasteful food for your family and friends. In fact, I will also share a Fried Pepper Dip recipe to pair with these Crispy yummy fries.

Whether ripe or unripe, plantains truly make some of the best snacks at home. They look so much like regular fries that your guests will be surprised at the first bite!

Now, let’s turn ordinary green plantains into life-changing fries that you can serve for snacks, celebrations, and weekends!

How to Make Green Plantain French Fries

Not only is this recipe delicious, but it is also easy and fun to make at home! Even the fried pepper dip will leave you wanting more! You won’t want to miss out on this two-in-one recipe.

Ingredients

Let’s get right into the recipe! Here’s a list of everything you will need for the fries and the homemade dipping sauce:

Green Plantain Fries

Green plantain 

They may be unripe, but green plantains are actually tasty! They usually taste like sweet potatoes because of how starchy they are. Green plantains are also firmer compared to ripe plantains and bananas.

I love using these for my family’s favorite African recipes. They are best served cooked to soften them and enhance their flavor. Aside from frying, you can also roast, air fry, or steam them for good quality.

Cooking oil 

Use oil with a high smoke point to deep fry the green plantain fries. Always check if the oil is hot enough to make the fries crispy and crunchy.

Onion 

One of the best ways to make the green plantain fries special is to infuse your cooking oil with the pungent and spicy flavors of an onion first. In fact, it can make the dish more fragrant and appetizing!

Salt 

No matter what happens, don’t forget to season the green plantains with salt. It also balances the starchy quality of the fruits to make the green plantains taste similar to real french fries.

For the Fried Pepper Sauce

Onions 

Onions add sweet, spicy, and pungent flavor to the sauce. It also makes the dip more aromatic. When it comes to dipping sauce, you should definitely consider adding onions.

Aside from the Fried Pepper Sauce, I also use onions to make Pizza Sauce taste better.

Garlic 

Garlic can add a buttery flavor and texture to fries. It is also mildly sweet in taste. Just like onions, garlic is a powerful aromatic that will take the dipping sauce to the next level.

Tomato 

Tomatoes will add acidity and a sour flavor to the condiment. It will even give a juicy quality. I also love how the tomato gives the sauce its rich red color.

Aside from the Fried Pepper Sauce, I also use onions to make No-Cook Pizza Sauce taste better.

Red bell pepper and sweet pepper

Red bell pepper and sweet pepper will add a saccharine taste, appetizing color, and amazing aroma. I usually use these peppers for African recipes like Moi Moi, Jollof Rice, and Fish Stew.

Seasoning

For the seasoning, I suggest chili flakes, curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, mixed herbs, and sea salt. These are simple yet flavorful spices.

It only takes these basic ingredients to make your own green plantain french fries. You will also love the bonus recipe for fried pepper sauce to match!

Directions

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Green Plantain French Fries

1. Use a knife to peel the plantain.
2. Slice the plantains into french fries by cutting them into strips. You can also use a vegetable slicer.
3. Season the strips with salt. 
4. In a pan, heat oil over medium fire.
5. Saute the onion to infuse it into the oil.
6. Then, skim off the onion from the oil.
7. Deep fry the green plantain fries until golden and crispy.
8. Remove the fries from the heat with a strainer skimmer.

Fried Pepper Sauce

1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, tomatoes, red bell peppers, and sweet peppers with a knife.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan.
3. Then, saute onions, garlic, tomato, red bell pepper, and sweet pepper.
4. Season them with crushed crushed chili, curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, mixed herbs, and a pinch of sea salt. 

Serve the Green Plantain French Fries and Fried Pepper Sauce for one of the best snacks ever!

How are you loving these green planting french fries? The textures and flavors are just perfect together! It’s crispy, crunchy, and savory, from the green plantains to the fried pepper dip! 

Tips

Green Plantain

Selection

• Choose plantain with green to yellow color.
• Unripe plantains are green in color.
• They should also feel firm.

Storage

• If you plan on using the green plantations within a few days, then simply store them at room temperature.
• Alternatively, slow down the ripening process by placing them in the fridge.

Tomato

Selection

• Buy tomatoes with glossy, plump, and vibrant skin.
• Bon Appetit also suggests buying firm tomatoes without bruises.
• Avoid bonds with soft spots. 

Storage

• Put the tomatoes at room temperature to use within a few days.
• Otherwise, refrigerate the tomatoes.

Red bell pepper and sweet pepper

Selection

• Go for red bell peppers and sweet peppers with smooth and healthy-looking skin.
• They should feel heavy for the size. 
• Ensure that their stems are still attached.

Storage

• According to Live Simply, peppers are best stored in the fridge.

Mixed Herbs

To make your own mixed herbs, simply combine basil, parsley, marjoram, oregano, sage, tarragon, and thyme. Store this in a jar to last up to several months. 

Aside from mixed herbs, you can also make all-purpose seasoning and chili flakes at home!

Green Plantain French Fries Variations

You can do plenty of ride plantain variations. Slice the fruit into your preferred size and shape, whether you want it to be in cubes, circles, or chips. 

Aside from seasoning them with salt, you can also use chili flakes, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and other spices. In fact, you can also use ripe plantains for a sweeter alternative.

Make the fries crispier by dredging the plantain slices in plain flour, eggs, and bread crumbs. You will surely love how crispy these can be.

Alternative Ways to Make Green Plantain French Fries

In the air fryer

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
2. Arrange a single layer of fries in the air fryer basket.
3. Cook the fries for ten minutes.
4. Then, give the basket a shake to cook all sides of the fries.
5. Air fry for another five minutes.

In the oven

1. Preheat the oven at 220°C.
2. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and distribute the plantain slices.
3. Drizzle them with oil and season with salt. 
4. Bake them for 10 minutes and flip them over to cook for another 10 minutes on the other side. 

Recommended Tools

• Knife: Use this to peel and slice the plantain and dip ingredients. 
• Strainer skimmer: Fry the plantain strips using a slotted turner. 
• Frying pan: Deep fry the fries and make the sauce in a pan.

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How to Serve Green Plantain French Fries

You can enjoy the Green Plantain French Fries with the Fried Pepper Dip for snacks or appetizers. If you plan on having savory main courses, then serve this to balance the flavors and textures of the entire meal. 

Regulate your intake because of the oil content. Moreover, you can use other sources or dips for the green plantain french fries, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, guacamole, barbecue sauce, etc. In fact, these may be eaten as they are. 

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: Eat these within four hours to make the most out of the crunchy and flaky texture. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is green plantain good to fry? 

Yes, it is. Because it has a firm texture and mildly sweet taste that can give you great freedom to season it according to your preferences. It also maintains its structure as it fries. 

Are fried green plantains healthy? 

Of course! These are low in calories yet packed with vitamins and minerals such as potassium for your overall health. Use oil with high smoke points to preserve the nutrients of the plantain. 

Do green plantains taste like potatoes?

Yes, they do. Just like potatoes, green plantains are likely to be starchy than sweet plantains. These will taste better when you season them to your liking.

Should plantains be green or yellow for frying?

Both green and yellow plantains are great for frying. In fact, I especially suggest cooking them to soften their firm texture and infuse them with flavor.