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Crispy Fried Plantains

Crispy fried plantain is a delicious snack that you can make at home in no time. Learn this simple and tasty recipe for making it with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Fruits
Cuisine: African
Keyword: crispy homemade snack, easy crispy fried plantains, homemade crispy fried plantains, natural crispy fried plantains, quick crispy fried plantains, West African fried plantain
Servings: 2
Calories: 1083kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Knife
  • Containers
  • Slotted turner

Ingredients

  • 2 plantains (ripe)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup plain flour
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil (enough to deep-fry)
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • Prepare the plantains.
    Peel them by chopping off the ends and making a vertical incision along the fruit. Slice it into pieces according to your preferred shape and size.
    crispy fried plantain prep
  • Make the egg wash.
    Whisk the egg and season it with salt in a container. Set it aside.
    crispy fried plantain egg wash prep
  • Coat the plantains.
    Coat the plantain slices in flour and dip them into the egg wash. Then, coat them with breadcrumbs. Place them on a plate to allow the coating to set.
    prepping plantain coating
  • Fry.
    Lower the coated plantains into hot oil in a pan. Deep fry over medium heat. The oil should sizzle once you put in the plantains. Wait until they are golden brown. Transfer them to a lined plate. Serve it with your favorite sauce or stew!
    frying coated plantain

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Notes

  • Make sure to use ripe plantains for sweetness.
  • If you don’t have breadcrumbs, dip the plantains twice in flour and eggs.
  • Air fry or bake the plantains for less oil intake. 
  • The sogginess may be due to excessive oil and not shaking off the excess oil. Ensure that the oil is hot before frying them.