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Peel plantains, and cut in half widthwise, then cut in half lengthwise.
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In a large pot or deep-fryer, preheat vegetable oil to 325u00b0F.
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Add the plaintains to the oil, and fry for 5 minutes.
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Remove them and place on a flat surface.
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Increase heat to 375u00b0F.
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With a metal flat spatula, press down onto the plantains until they are flat, less than 1/4 of an inch.
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Using a knife to help scrape the plantain off the spatula, deep-fry the plantains again for 3 minutes.
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Pull them out and season with salt and pepper.
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Combine the breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder to create Cajun spice.
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Dip each piece of steak into 4 ounces melted butter and then into the Cajun spice, covering both sides of the steak.
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Spread the remaining melted butter onto a flat top or metal skillet, place the steak on top and cook on both sides until medium or preferred degree of doneness.
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After the steak is done, slice it thinly against the grain.
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Combine the mayonnaise and chipotle sauce to make the Chipotle Mayonnaise.
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Onions: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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Slice the onion very thinly.
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Place in the flour mixture. Squeeze the slices of onion as you are mixing them with the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour.
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Drop a little bit of onions into 375 F oil at a time to prevent sticking together. Cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Build a sandwich by layering 1 fried plantain, 1 tbsp chipotle mayonnaise (spread coast to coast on bottom plantain), sliced steak, and 1/3 cup of shredded cheese. Place under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes or use the microwave to melt the cheese. Then continue layering 1/2 cup of fried onion, 1 more tbsp chipotle mayonnaise, spread coast to coast on top plantain.
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Cut sandwich in half before serving.
