15 Minute Plantain Fries
Learn how to make these perfectly crispy plantain fries at home in a matter of minutes (15 minutes to be exact)! They’re a fun spin on French fries, made with a classic Puerto Rican ingredient.
If you like Puerto Rican food, you know all about plantains.
Whether they’re sweet fried plantains, crispy fried tostones, or more complex dishes like mofongo or alcapurrias, Caribbean food thrives on the plant.
All this to say, these plantain fries felt like a no brainer!
We’re taking this popular Latin ingredient, slicing it in that signature ‘French fry’ shape and deep frying it. What could go wrong?!
Bonus points if you make yourself some mayoketchup or cilantro lime sauce for dipping.
Before you start on this recipe, make sure to check out this complete collection of my favorite Puerto Rican recipes using plantain and also these crispy baked yuca fries.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make these plantain fries:
- 3-4 green plantains
- 4 cups canola or vegetable oil for frying
- Salt
Optional:
- equal parts mayo & ketchup for an easy dipping sauce
Instructions
Peel and slice the plantains into ½ inch thick fry shaped pieces. Add the oil to a heavy bottomed pot and heat to 300 degrees F.
Tip: Make sure to have a paper towel lined plate ready to go for once the fries are done!
Fry the plantains. Gently add the plantains to the oil using a heat safe tool and fry for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt. Enjoy!
Toppings & Sauces
Here are some ideas for toppings & sauces that can take your fries to the next level:
- Mayoketchup – make a simple but classic Puerto Rican dipping sauce with equal parts of mayo and ketchup. Bonus points if you add some minced garlic or garlic powder.
- Spiced – finish the fries with a sprinkle of sazon and/or adobo seasoning to give them that Puerto Rican signature.
- Sweet – sprinkle your fries with a bit of cinnamon and sugar to bring out the sweeter side of the plantain.
- Cilantro Lime Sauce – this zingy green sauce comes together in minutes and is packed with flavor that compliments plantains well.
Equipment
You will need a good quality, heavy bottomed pot like a dutch oven to fry the plantains as well as a heat resistant tool (like this spider) for transporting the fries from the hot oil to a plate.
More Fried Goodies
Making Plantain Fries in the Air Fryer
If wanting to make these fries in the air fryer, I recommend doing so at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
Storage
As goes for all of the best fried treats, these plantain fries are best enjoyed fresh and hot.
Happy fry-ing,
15 Minute Plantain Fries
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Latin, Caribbean, American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Learn how to make these perfectly crispy plantain fries at home in a matter of minutes! They’re a fun spin on French fries, made with a classic Puerto Rican ingredient.
Ingredients
- 3–4 green plantains
- 4 cups canola or vegetable oil for frying
- Salt
Optional:
- mayoketchup for dipping
Instructions
- Peel and slice the plantains into ½ inch thick fry shaped pieces. Add the oil to a heavy bottomed pot and heat to 300 degrees F.
- Fry the plantains. Gently add the plantains to the oil using a heat safe tool and fry for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt. Enjoy!
Am I able to male these in an aor fryer instead? I can’t eat anything with oil at the moment 😔
I haven’t tried it yet, but it should work. The cook time might vary, but let me know how it works out!