Fried Plantains with Cinnamon Sugar (Bananas Fritas com Açúcar e Canela)

Bananas Fritas com Açúcar e Canela, or Fried Plantains with Cinnamon Sugar, is a popular dessert in Cape Verdean cuisine. This sweet and crispy treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Dessert Cape Verdean Plantains Fried Cinnamon
Fried Plantains with Cinnamon Sugar (Bananas Fritas com Açúcar e Canela)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and ground cinnamon.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the plantain slices to the skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the fried plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  6. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the fried plantains while they are still hot.
  7. Serve the Bananas Fritas com Açúcar e Canela immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
0g
Protein
1g

Supplies

Skillet Spatula Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bananas Fritas com Açúcar e Canela with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the plantains are ripe but not overly ripe for the best flavor and texture.

Cost

$3