Crispy Fried Plantains with Panko Breadcrumbs

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet plantains and crunchy panko breadcrumbs in this easy-to-make fried plantain dish.

Cooking Equipment:

Skillet, shallow bowl or plate, paper towels

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

20 minutes

Cuisine:

Latin American

Keywords:

Fried Plantains, Panko Breadcrumbs, Sweet Plantains, Crispy

Meal:

Appetizer/Side Dish

Cooking Method:

Frying

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients:

1 large ripe plantain, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices

2 tablespoons all

purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Cooking Instructions:

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper.

Dip each plantain slice into the flour mixture to coat both sides.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Place the coated plantain slices in the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or plate and dip each fried plantain slice into it to coat both sides evenly with crumbs.

Return to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as is!

Nutrition:

Calories – 300; Fat – 15g; Carbohydrates – 40g; Protein – 5g

Enjoy this Latin American inspired dish of crispy fried plantains coated with panko breadcrumbs for a delicious snack or side dish! It takes only 20 minutes to make this tasty treat!

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Did You Know?

Brazil is a huge country with a diverse range of regional cuisines, each with its unique flavors and ingredients.