Plantain Fries

Ingredients

• 2 plantains (unripe or semi-ripe)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
• Enough oil to deep fry the plantains
• 2 semi-ripe plantains
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or any other oil of your choice)
• cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 Tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Instructions for deep-fried plantain fries ---

2. 2

   Peel the plantains and cut them into sticks like fries (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thickness). Put them inside a bowl and season the plantains with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Preheat some oil on medium to high heat in a deep frying pan to about 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Add the plantains and fry occasionally stirring, until golden brown and crisp on the edges, about 8 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from the oil and let it drain. Serve immediately with ketchup, hot sauce, or dipping sauce.

5. 5

   --- Instructions for Oven-baked plantain fries ---

6. 6

   Get your oven preheated to 425°F.

7. 7

   Peel the plantains cut them into sticks like fries, and put them inside a bowl.

8. 8

   Season the plantains with salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (optional), and paprika, and drizzle the olive oil over it.

9. 9

   Mix well until all the plantains are covered with the seasoning and oil.

10. 10

    Spread the plantain slices out on a baking tray. Make sure they don’t overlap.

11. 11

    Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway between.

12. 12

    Remove from oven and serve immediately.