Vegan Plátanos Fritos
Plátanos Fritos is a simple yet beloved staple across Honduras and Central America, made from ripe sweet plantains fried until golden and caramelised on the outside while staying soft and meltingly tender inside. It can be enjoyed as a side dish, breakfast treat, or dessert drizzled with cream or syrup. This vegan version uses only plant‑based ingredients, keeping the natural sweetness, rich colour, and perfect texture of the classic recipe without any dairy or animal products.
Shared by cleo
Time
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 very ripe plantains (peel should be yellow with black spots)
- 4 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- Pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
- Optional: Vegan condensed milk, coconut cream, or maple syrup for drizzling; a sprinkle of cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Peel the plantains and cut them into thick diagonal slices or round coins.
- 2
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the plantain pieces in a single layer — do not overcrowd the pan.
- 3
Fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until deep golden brown and slightly caramelised.
- 4
Remove and drain well on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt if you like.
- 5
Serve warm, drizzled with coconut cream, vegan condensed milk, or maple syrup, and dust with cinnamon if desired.