The riper the plantain, the sweeter the patacones will be. Look for plantains with mostly black peels. For a flavor variation, sprinkle with a pinch of garlic powder or cayenne pepper along with the salt. Patacones are best served fresh and hot. They can be reheated in a hot oven or air fryer, but they are never quite as good as when freshly made.
Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME20 mins
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SERVING3 People
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VIEWS9
Experience the authentic taste of Colombia with these crispy, golden Patacones. Twice-fried to perfection, these plantain delights offer a satisfying crunch on the outside and a soft, sweet interior. A simple yet irresistible side or snack!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate19 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium54 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPrepare your smashing station: Place a plate upside-down on a sturdy work surface. (1 minute)
02
StepHeat the oil: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. (5 minutes)
03
StepFirst Fry: Carefully lower the plantain slices into the hot oil. Fry until lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. (6 minutes)
04
StepSmash the Plantains: Transfer the slightly fried plantains to the upside-down plate using a slotted spoon, reserving the oil in the skillet. Place another plate right-side up on top of the plantains. Gently press down on the top plate to smash the plantain slices to about 1/4-inch thickness. (5 minutes)
05
StepSecond Fry: Carefully return the smashed plantains to the hot oil. Fry until deeply golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. (6 minutes)
06
StepDrain and Season: Transfer the twice-fried patacones to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle immediately with sea salt to taste. (2 minutes)
07
StepServe immediately and enjoy! (1 minute)
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Ahmed Deckow
Jul 1, 2025I used coconut oil for frying, and it added a nice subtle flavor.
Stan Cassin
Jun 30, 2025The second fry is key to getting them nice and crispy!
Luigi Witting
Jun 26, 2025I added a little garlic powder along with the salt - delicious!
Blake Weber
Jun 25, 2025These were so easy to make and tasted just like the ones I had in Colombia!
Adele Simonis
Jun 25, 2025My kids loved these! A great way to get them to try something new.
Uriah Stantonberge
Jun 25, 2025Make sure your plantains are really ripe. Mine weren't quite ripe enough, and they were a little hard to smash.