Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)

This patacones de Colombia (fried plantains) recipe is pretty straightforward, quick, and easy, plantain slices are fried, smashed, and fried again.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 105 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
• 0.5 cup oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a plate upside-down onto a work surface.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Lower plantain slices carefully into the hot oil. Fry until slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the upside-down plate, using a slotted spoon, reserving oil in the skillet. Place a second plate, right-side up, onto plantains. Smash plantain slices by gently pressing top plate into bottom plate.

Step 3

Lower smashed plantains carefully into the hot oil. Fry until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; sprinkle with salt.