Worth cooking

Plantains are rich in nutrients. Plantains are rich in potassium and magnesium. They are also high in fiber, vitamins A, C and B-6. They help build the brain and boost immunity so if plantains are not yet a part of your diet, you better start eating them!

Plantains are versatile. These days, we have re-discovered plantains. These days of our clean eating challenge, plantains have literally saved us! They work in almost every recipe that requires flour because they bind so well together. And though plantains are a starchy vegetable, they loaded with nutrients so it’s all good.
They pair well with many sides. Truth be told, we could eat plantain fries every single day with different things on the side. There’s just something about the slightly sweet, savory, plantain-y taste they bring to our palate.

Cook notes

The key here is to use plantains that are semi-ripe for the best texture and flavor. If your plantains are too ripe, they will turn out mushy. If they are unripe, they will be hard and the taste will miss that touch of sweetness.

So semi-ripe is the route to go. Semi-ripe plantains yield fries that are sufficiently crunchy. They are so yum!

For the full list of ingredients with measurements, check out the recipe card below.

How it comes together

Peel and cut plantains into fries.
Toss with salt and neutral oil.
Bake in a preheated oven until done.

We prefer baking our fries but you could deep fry them as well. Either way, they are satisfying!

How to serve it

Here are some sides you can enjoy these plantain fries with:

Plantain Fries with dipping sauce and wings.

So go ye forth and enjoy all the plantain fries you can!

Plantain Fries Video

Yield: 4 people
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 plantains – semi ripe, see Note 1
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Use a knife to cut the stem and tip of the plantains. Cut a line across the ridges of a plantain then lift the skin from the cut portion and remove the entire skin with your hands. Cut the plantains into fries. (Watch the video to see how we cut them into fries.)
Place the plantains in a bowl. Add the oil and salt then toss to combine. Place the plantain slices on a baking tray. Spread to ensure that they are all in a single layer.
Place the plantains in preheated oven then bake for 20 minutes. Flip halfway through.
Serve warm with your favorite side or sauce!