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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Fried Sweet Plantain Slices (Plátanos Maduros Fritos)

    Fried Sweet Plantain Slices (Plátanos Maduros Fritos)

    Last Updated: Sep 3, 2021

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    Fried Sweet Plantain Slices (Platanos Maduros Fritos)

    Fried Sweet Plantain Slices (Platanos Maduros Fritos) ~ Scrumptious sweet, ripe plantains fried to perfection. Simple and easy, this is the best appetizer or side dish for any meal.

    Platanos maduros fritos served on a white plate

    When I was a young child, I was a picky eater. This is something my mom likes to remind me every time I complain about my daughter’s difficult eating habits.

    The truth is that I do not need my mother’s constant reminder of how picky I was. I remember it clearly. I remember that for many years, there were only a handful of meals I would eat. The number one being these Sweet Fried Plantains accompanied by scrambled eggs. That was my meal of choice. The second was this Sweet Plantains and Picadillo Casserole because I just loved sweet plantains in every way.

    Golden Fried Sweet Plantain Slices (Platanos Maduros Fritos) served in a white pate.

    I loved these dishes so much that at some point, I refused to eat anything else. Naturally, in real Dominican mom form, my mother began making it for me every day, three times a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), until I did not want to eat it anymore. Not because I stopped liking them, but because I had just eaten way too much of it and started craving something else.

    hands using a knife to peel ripe plantains
    sweet plantain slices being cooked on a frying pan with oil.

    What are Maduros?

    Maduros or plátano maduro are simply ripened plantains. When ripe, plantains become sweet and the skin starts turning yellow. As it continues to ripen, the skin starts turning black and the more black the skin is the sweeter the plantain.

    Maduros can be cooked fried, boiled and baked. It is certainly way simpler to cook sweet plantains than green plantains, but both are just as tasty in different ways.

    Check out my post on how to make tostones, to learn how to cook fried green plantains.

    Golden Fried Sweet Plantain Slices (Platanos Maduros Fritos) served on a long white plate.

    How to Make Maduros?

    To cook Maduros or sweet fried plantains, simply peel and slice the ripe plantains. Fry them in vegetable oil until cooked through and golden on both sides.

    The secret to very sweet and tender fried sweet plantains is to get very ripe plantains. That is if you like them really sweet. If not, you can get the ripe plantains that have not yet turned dark on the outside. These will still be great too, only slightly less sweet and a bit starchy.

    Serve it with eggs, meat, cheese. It goes well with anything, really.

    Golden Fried Sweet Plantain Slices (Platanos Maduros Fritos) served on a white plate.

    Other Plantain Recipes you’d Like:

    • Sweet Plantains and Picadillo Casserole
    • Tostones (Fried Plantains)
    • Stuffed Plantain Cups (Tostones Rellenos)
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    Sweet Fried Plantains (Platanos Maduros Fritos)

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 312kcal
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Latin
    Author: Vanessa
    4.65 from 34 votes
    Platanos maduros fritos served on a white plate
    Scrumptious sweet, ripe plantains fried to perfection. Simple and easy, this is the best appetizer or side dish for any meal.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 very ripe, sweet plantains
    • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
    • salt (optional)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
    • Peel plantains and cut into ½ inch thick slices. Add to the frying pan.
    • Cook on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oil into a plate covered with a paper towel to remove excess grease. Sprinkle with a little salt, if desired.
    • Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 2017IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Peter

      February 27, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      4 stars
      I lived in the DR for several years. Plátano majado was my favorite. May be another term for tostones?

      Peter

      Reply
    2. Lee

      November 16, 2021 at 8:37 pm

      Try them the Ghanaian way. It's called kelewele. Marinate them in fresh grated ginger, a bit of cayenne pepper, finely diced onions, garlic, and nutmeg for an hour covered. Then fry them.
      They are the best!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        December 13, 2021 at 11:17 am

        This sounds amazing! I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    3. Monica

      November 09, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      I have fried plantains for breakfast with bacon and cheese eggs. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        December 13, 2021 at 11:23 am

        Yes, so delicious!

        Reply
    4. Jamie

      October 06, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious using coconut oil!

      Reply
    5. Crystal

      May 01, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      When I made these they were dried out on the inside. What am i doing wrong?

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        May 03, 2020 at 6:40 pm

        Hi Crystal, if your maduros are dry inside and taste a bit starchy, it might be because the plantain is not ripe enough. I suggest getting plantains that are very ripe with the skin turning black. Using very ripe plantains will result in sweet juicy maduros. 🙂 I hope that is helpful.

        Reply
    6. Brittany

      October 23, 2019 at 12:13 am

      Hello can I use avacado oil instead of vegetable oil?

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        October 23, 2019 at 11:21 am

        Hi Brittany! Yes, you can use avocado oil. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Anne Hernandez

      August 24, 2019 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made these to go with dinner tonight, Arroz con Gandules, and my husband said that they tasted better than the ones at the Cuban restaurant. I'll definitely be making these again!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        September 03, 2019 at 1:45 pm

        So glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for the message. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Eddie

      May 26, 2019 at 8:52 pm

      Maduros with scrambled Egg must has been your thing ... But Cubans do not eat Mauros for breakfast

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        June 07, 2019 at 7:37 pm

        Hi Eddie,
        It sure was my thing and I’m sure not just me. FYI, I’m not Cuban. 😉

        Reply
    9. Dora L Stone

      September 03, 2018 at 12:19 am

      5 stars
      I love maduros. Do you usually serve them by themselves or topped with something??

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        September 04, 2018 at 9:20 am

        I usually serve them as a side dish. 🙂 Love Maduros with everything.

        Reply
    10. Silvia Martinez

      August 20, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Heaven, I love fried sweet plantains!

      Reply
    11. Ale

      August 17, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Madly in love with fried plantains! I love them with white rice and salsa!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        August 20, 2018 at 2:05 pm

        Yum! Yes, they are delicious with white rice and salsa. Also, try them with white rice and beans!

        Reply
    12. Tiffany Bendayan

      August 09, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      Maduros are on of my favorite side dishes! In Venezuela we serve them almost everyday

      Reply
    13. Enriqueta Lemoine

      August 07, 2018 at 6:06 pm

      OMG! Who doesn't love maduros?

      Reply
    14. New mom in a new era

      March 09, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      As a mexicana I really didn't know how to make plantains & I can't believe it was so easy! Gracias ?

      Reply

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