Fried Plantains (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Fried Plantains (Alton Brown)
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  1. Combine water, garlic and salt in medium size glass bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large (12-inch) saute pan, heat oil to 325 degrees F. Peel plantains and slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Carefully add plantains to oil and fry until golden yellow in color, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. (The oil should come halfway up the side of the plantain). With a spider or slotted spoon, remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, standing them on their ends. With the back of a wide, wooden spatula, press each piece of plantain down to half its original size. Then place the plantains in the water and let soak for 1 minute. Remove and pat dry with a tea towel to remove excess water.
  3. Bring oil back up to 325 degrees F and return plantains to pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a dish lined with paper towels, and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 68.33 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.23g 2%
Sodium 1004.51mg 42%
Potassium 209.89mg 4%
Total Carbs 13.58g 5%
Sugars 0.13g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15%
Protein 2.85g 6%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 16%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 38.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 30.49 Kcal (128 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.55g 2%
Sodium 448.19mg 42%
Potassium 93.65mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.06g 5%
Sugars 0.06g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 15%
Protein 1.27g 6%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 16%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 17mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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