How to Make Cuban Tostones: Easy and Delicious Plantain Snack
Learn how to make Cuban tostones, a crispy and savory plantain snack that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 green plantains
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices and fry them until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the plantains and flatten them using a tostonera or the bottom of a cup.
- Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again for another 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder to the salt.
- Store leftover tostones in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Cuban Tostones, Plantain Snack, Fried Plantains