Ingredients
Scale
- 2 green plantains
- Oil for frying (canola, vegetable, peanut)
- Garlic salt or table salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them in pieces, about 1.5 inch (3.5 cm) each.
- Fry them in oil that has been pre-heated at 325ºF (163ºC) for about 3-4 minutes. Take them out of the oil and place them on paper towels to drain.
- Using a tortilla press or “tostonera”, flatten the fried plantain pieces to make slices that are about ¼ inch (1.25 cm) thick.
- Raise the oil to 375ºF (190) and fry them again for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Take them out of the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Season with garlic salt and serve immediately.
Notes
You can also smash them with the bottom of a small pot, a plate or even your hands.