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Crispy Spicy Tostones
These highly addictive
Crispy Spicy Tostones
scream fiesta or game-watching food while crushed red pepper flakes give these tostones a little heat without making them overly spicy!
Yield:
6
to 8 servings
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
20
minutes
mins
Total Time:
25
minutes
mins
Author:
Yvette Marquez
Course:
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
1
cup
corn oil
3
green plantains
,
peeled, and 1-inch slices
Coarse salt
Crushed red pepper
Instructions
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
Fry slices in the hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. They should be a light golden color and semi-soft.
Remove the plantain slices with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
When the plantain slices are cool enough to handle (about 1 minute), smash them into flat rounds with a tostonera or large bottom cup.
Fry the rounds in the hot oil for 1 to 3 minutes on each side. They will turn crisp and golden brown.
Transfer them to a paper towel-lined to drain and sprinkle them generously with coarse salt and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to serve these topped with cheese as an appetizer, or with shrimp ceviche, pulled chicken, or avocado salad.
Nutrition
Calories:
142
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
29
g
,
Protein:
1
g
,
Fat:
4
g
,
Saturated Fat:
1
g
,
Sodium:
4
mg
,
Potassium:
447
mg
,
Fiber:
2
g
,
Sugar:
13
g
,
Vitamin A:
1009
IU
,
Vitamin C:
16
mg
,
Calcium:
3
mg
,
Iron:
1
mg