Onion-Crusted Plantains

Name: Onion-Crusted Plantains
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 large egg; 177 milliliters all-purpose flour; 828 milliliters fried onions (one 6-ounce can); 0 teaspoons ground allspice; 4 servings Hot sauce, for serving; 177 milliliters milk; 2 larges extra-ripe plantains, peeled; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter; 3 Tbsps vegetable oil

Onion-Crusted Plantains might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 46g of fat, and a total of 711 calories. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of cayenne pepper, extra-ripe plantains, fried onions, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

Slice the plantains 3/4 inch thick on the diagonal.

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Plantain

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons each butter and vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the plantains until golden, about 5 minutes per side.

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Vegetable Oil

Plantain

Butter

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Frying Pan

Drain on paper towels, reserving the skillet.

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Paper Towels

Frying Pan

Put the flour in a shallow dish.

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All Purpose Flour

Whisk the milk, egg, allspice and cayenne in another dish. Lightly crush the fried onions into a third dish. Dredge the plantains in the flour, dip in the milk mixture, then press into the fried onions, turning to coat.

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Fried Onions

Plantain

Allspice

Ground Cayenne Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Milk

Dip

Egg

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Whisk

Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons each butter and vegetable oil in the reserved skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the plantains until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side.

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Vegetable Oil

Plantain

Butter

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Frying Pan

Drain on paper towels.

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Paper Towels

Serve with the hot sauce.

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Hot Sauce