Patacones
Ingredients
- 2 Green plantains
- 2 cups Oil for frying I use avocado oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat up to oil in medium-high heat
- Cut each plantain in half.
- Cut the ends of the plantains
- Cut a side of the skin of the plantain and proceed to peel it by hand. The skin should come off easily.
- Cut the plantains in ½ inch rounds and add them to the hot oil until they are light golden brown
- Add a piece of clean plastic such as a ziplock and put the plantains in between the plastic
- Smash them with a plate or tortilla press
- Fry the plantains again until golden brown
- Use a paper towel to get rid of excess oil and serve them with guacamale, salsa or your favorite dip
Notes
The amount of patacones you get depends on how thin or thick you cut the slices.
If you want to make these healthier, you can use the air fryer to make them. I have recipe instructions for that method.
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