Almost Fried Plantains Virtually Fat Free Recipes

FRIED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• With a small sharp knife cut ends from each plantain and halve crosswise. Cut a lengthwise slit through skin along inside curve. Beginning in center of slit pry skin from plantain and with rippled blade of a mandoline or decorating knife cut flesh crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
• In a deep fryer or large deep skillet heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer and fry 12 to 15 plantain slices at a time, turning them, 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden, transferring as fried with a skimmer or slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Season plantain slices with salt. (Plantain slices should be slightly crisp on outside but soft on inside.) Plantain slices are best served immediately but may be made 1 day ahead, cooled completely, and kept in an air-tight container. Reheat plantain slices on a rack in a shallow baking pan in a preheated 350°F. oven 5 minutes, or until heated through.

OIL FREE GRILLED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Add the aquafaba, orange juice, brown sugar, water and cilantro to a medium sized mixing bowl and stir to combine.
• Slice the plantains on the diagonal. This makes them easier to flip on the griddle due to the nice beveled lip.
• Add the plantain to the mixing bowl and stir to coat evenly with the aquafaba mixture.
• Preheat an electric griddle or a non-stick frying pan. I set our electric griddle on 325 F.
• Place the plantain slices on the griddle and grill until brown on one side. Then flip them over to grill the other side. I flipped them back and forth until they were nice and brown, and a little crispy.
• Serve while they're still warm, topped with a little salt to bring out the flavors.

FRIED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel the plantains and cut them in 1/2 on a bias, then slice in 1/2 lengthwise so you have 4 pieces.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Fry the plantains until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
• Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
• Serve with lime wedges.

ALMOST FRIED PLANTAINS - VIRTUALLY FAT FREE

Steps:

• Peel plantain and slice 1/4 inch thick on a slight diagonal. This will give you oblong slices that are easy to handle while cooking.
• Using medium-high heat, pre-heat a non stick skillet.
• Place plantains in a single layer in the pan. Add water just until it covers the bottom half of the plantains.
• Reduce heat a small amount and cook 2 or 3 minutes until the water evaporates. Your plantains should begin to have a softer texture and more translucent quality.
• Lightly spray the tops of the plaintains with cooking spray and turn over. Cook an additional minute or so until you get a lovely, slightly crispy brown exterior on the plantains.
• Give the tops another quick spray of oil and turn over again. Cook the first side a minute or so until it too has browned a bit.
• Stop eating the plantains while you're cooking. :-).
• Serve.