Ooo yes 😋 fried plantain is elite comfort food. Here’s the simple, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside way.
Fried Plantain (Dodo)
Ingredients
- Ripe plantains (yellow with black spots = best flavor)
- Vegetable or palm oil (for frying)
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Peel plantains
Cut off the ends, slit the skin lengthwise, peel. - Slice
- Diagonal slices = classic & pretty
- Thin slices = crispier
- Thick slices = softer inside
- Heat oil
Medium heat. Oil should be hot but not smoking. - Fry
Add plantains in batches (don’t overcrowd).
Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. - Drain & season
Remove and place on paper towels. Sprinkle a tiny bit of salt if you like.
Pro tips
- Sweeter plantain → wait till it’s very ripe
- Crispier → fry twice (once light golden, rest 1 min, fry again)
- Savory twist → sprinkle chili powder or cayenne
- Extra flavor → fry in palm oil 🔥
Serve with
- Eggs 🍳
- Jollof rice 🍚
- Beans (plantain + beans = unbeatable)
- As a snack with pepper sauce 🌶️
Want air fryer, oven-baked, or Ghanaian/Nigerian style?
