Fried Plantains (Alloco) – Sweet, Crispy, and So Addictive!
Fried plantains (aka Alloco in Ivory Coast) are simply ripe plantains sliced and fried until golden brown. They’re soft inside, crispy outside, and slightly caramelized
Ingredients
- 6 very ripe plantains
- Frying oil vegetable or red palm oil
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ onion optional
Instructions
- Peel and chop the plantains into small rounds or cubes.
- Sprinkle with salt and mix gently.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion to the oil to give it flavor.
- If the plantains turn dark too quickly once added, the oil is too hot — remove the pan from the heat for a minute.
- If there are no small bubbles, raise the heat slightly.
- Fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the plantains are golden brown and crispy.
- The riper they are, the darker they’ll become.
- Remove them with a slotted spoon and place in a colander or on paper towel to drain the excess oil.
- Serve hot — on their own or with meat, fish
Notes
🔔 Notes
Don’t forget to remove the onion pieces once they start to brown. They should be golden, not burnt.
Don’t forget to remove the onion pieces once they start to brown. They should be golden, not burnt.