Crispy Plantain Home Fries (Gluten Free, Paleo, AIP)
/Are you looking for a sub in for white potatoes? Give plantains a try. They are pretty versatile and are a great swap for potatoes. I prefer them fried, but you can even bake plantains right in the skin for a sweet starchy faux mash.
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The greener the plantains are the starchier they will be. Plantains sweeten as they ripen, turning from green to yellow to black.
I have an addiction to plantains. We know this. My husband doesn’t enjoy them quite like I do and I just can’t understand why. I continually try new ways to make them in order to convince him that they are the best food on the planet. My garlic baked plantain fries with ghee usually do the trick, but they don’t really work for breakfast. On a whim I decided to give plantain home fries a try and now they are in our regular rotation.
You can really have fun experimenting with different toppings and ways to eat these crispy and delicious plantain home fries. Just think how you would use potatoes and have fun.
Ways to eat plantain home fries:
Mixed with sautéed peppers & onions.
Mixed with ground beef, onions, and topped with guacamole.
Topped with feta cheese and broiled until melted.
Used as ‘croutons’ in a salad.
Topping for tacos/burritos.
Mixed with eggs and veggies for a breakfast skillet.
Crispy Plantain Home Fries
Instructions
Preheat lard in skillet over medium heat.
Chop plantains into small cubes and add them to the skillet.
Season liberally with salt & garlic powder.
Fry plantains, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove plantains from heat & smush with a heavy glass, small cast iron pan, or a press.
If needed add more cooking fat to the pan. Fry plantains for an additional 1-2 minutes per side and remove.
Serve immediately.
Notes
I didn't give measurements for the garlic powder and salt because it really is a matter of taste. I just give it a few shakes, but you could start at about 1/2 TBS of garlic powder and work your way up based on your taste. I like them garlicky!
