How to Make Perfect Maduros: Easy Tips for Sweet, Golden Delights
Learn the secrets to making perfect maduros, the sweet and golden fried plantains that are a beloved dish in many Latin American cuisines.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe plantains
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the plantain slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the fried plantains from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, let the plantains ripen until the skins are mostly black.
- Serve with a sprinkle of salt or alongside rice and beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg