Onion-Crusted Plantains Recipe

Name: Onion-Crusted Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large extra-ripe plantains, peeled; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 1/2 cups fried onions (one 6-ounce can); Hot sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

2 large extra-ripe plantains, peeled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups fried onions (one 6-ounce can)
Hot sauce, for serving

1
Slice the plantains 3/4 inch thick on the diagonal.
2
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons each butter and vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Working in batches, cook the plantains until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
4
Drain on paper towels, reserving the skillet.
5
Put the flour in a shallow dish.
6
Whisk the milk, egg, allspice and cayenne in another dish.
7
Lightly crush the fried onions into a third dish.
8
Dredge the plantains in the flour, dip in the milk mixture, then press into the fried onions, turning to coat.
9
Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons each butter and vegetable oil in the reserved skillet over medium heat.
10
Working in batches, fry the plantains until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side.
11
Drain on paper towels.
12
Serve with the hot sauce.
13
Photograph by Andrew Mccaul

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large extra-ripe plantains, peeled, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Onion-Crusted Plantains falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Onion-Crusted Plantains

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