Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. First things first: Decide if you need unripe or ripe plantains. If you want them to be sticky and caramelized when cooked—like ...

Tostones chips are crispy slices of green plantains that are fried until golden and delicious. They taste like a cross between a potato chip and a cracker—salty, crunchy, and so easy to love. This ...

Fried spicy plantain chips are a delicious and crispy snack with a kick of heat Cut off the ends of the plantains. Make a shallow lengthwise cut through the peel. Use your fingers to peel off the skin ...

These thinly sliced burro bananas or plantains are fried until deeply golden and crispy and salty, excellent with a Cubano sandwich and a mamey milkshake. Cut the ends off and peel the bananas. Slice ...

Simple yet surprisingly delicious, these ripe plantain fritters are an excellent accompaniment to an African or Caribbean stew or braise. They're also a fun dippable party snack.

First things first: Decide if you need unripe or ripe plantains. If you want them to be sticky and caramelized when cooked—like maduros, which are sweet, ripe plantains fried in oil—you’ll need to buy ...