Baked Plantains

These juicy baked plantains are a delight! They are sweet, melt in your mouth and healthy. Baked in the oven compared to traditional frying, this is comfort food at its best, served as a side, dessert or snack.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe plantains
• cooking spray

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 425℉. Lightly spray parchment lined cookie sheet and set aside.
2. 2Using a knife remove the peel of the plantain by cutting off the ends then cut through the skin lengthwise. Remove the skin and slice diagonally into 1/2 inch slices.
3. 3Place slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet, spray the top of plantains with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway or until plantains are golden brown.
4. 4--- Instructions For Fried Plantains ---
5. 5Peel the plantains by cutting off the ends and slicing through the skin lengthwise. Remove the skin and slice the plantains diagonally into 1/2 inch slices.
6. 6Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom.
7. 7Once the oil is hot, add the plantain slices in a single layer. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8Remove the plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. 9Serve hot as a snack or side dish.