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Crispy tostones with golden flattened green plantains, sea salt, and green dipping sauce

Crispy Salted Tostones with Green Plantains and Sea Salt

Crispy salted tostones are golden fried green plantains with a crunchy exterior, tender center, and simple sea salt finish. They are an easy, flavorful side or snack when you want a satisfying bite with a fresh dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 229
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 green plantains
  • 1-2 cups vegetable oil
  • sea salt to taste
  • Magic Green Sauce for dipping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove the plantain peels by slicing vertically through the skin and pulling the peel away with your hands or the edge of a spoon.
  2. Cut the peeled plantains into 1-inch thick pieces.
Cooking
  1. Heat a layer of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, using enough oil to fry the plantain pieces.
  2. Fry the plantains in batches. Once they begin to turn light golden, remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Flatten each fried plantain piece with the back of a wooden spoon to create a thinner shape with rough edges.
  4. Return the flattened plantains to the pan and fry for an additional 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Transfer the finished tostones to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle the tostones with sea salt and serve immediately with Magic Green Sauce or another dipping sauce.

Notes

For the best texture, serve the tostones immediately after the second fry while the exterior is still crisp.