Caribbean Style Fried Sweet Plantains with Guava Glaze

Jerk spice and sweet, sticky guava glaze come together in this delicious fried sweet plantains recipe. The perfect balance of savory and sweet, these plantains will have you coming back for more. Best of all, this amazing Caribbean-style side dish is ready in under 15 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Yellow Ripe Plantains
• 1/2 tablespoon Jerk Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Guava Jelly
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Caribbean Style Hot Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the Sauce ---
2. 2In a medium mixing bowl add the maple syrup, guava jelly, and hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.
3. 3--- For the Plantains ---
4. 4Peel ripe plantains and then slice on the diagonal into 1/2 - 1 inch cuts using a sharp paring knife.
5. 5Preheat a large skillet or frying pan to medium-high heat. Add oil and bring to temperature (350 degrees F). Add the sliced plantains to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes. Flip and repeat. Plantains should be a dark golden brown color.
6. 6Using a slotted spoon remove the plantains from the oil and let rest on a wire rack lined sheet tray or paper towel lined bowl.
7. 7Sprinkle the dry jerk seasoning on the plantains, then add the guava glaze.