Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano)
Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) feature very ripe plantains seared in peanut oil and butter until golden with a glossy brown-sugar glaze. Each bite is tender, gently salty, and candy-like at the edges, making it a standout side for Latin-inspired dinners or a comforting snack any time of day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter starts to sizzle.
- 2
Lightly coat the plantain slices with brown sugar, then add them to the hot oil. Fry until they start to turn golden brown, flip them, and keep frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
- 3
Set the plantains on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt before serving.
- Calories 343.26 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.87 g Low Source
- Carbs 54.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.02 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.69 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 10.45 mg Low Source
- Sodium 62.58 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.62 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.51 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source
- Potassium 190.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.22 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛