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Crisp, Golden Twice-Fried Tostone Crunchies stacked on a plate, glistening with a light sprinkle of salt and served with a side of dipping sauce.

Golden Twice-Fried Tostone Crunchies

These Golden Twice Fried Tostone Crunchies are ultra crispy, deeply satisfying, and perfect for dipping in vibrant mojo sauce. Made from green plantains and twice fried to perfection snack time just got a tropical upgrade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients
  

Tostones

  • 1 unripe plantain peeled and sliced
  • neutral oil for frying
  • 1 pinch salt for seasoning

Mojo Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno stemmed and deseeded
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp fresh orange juice
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel and slice the plantain into 1-inch thick rounds.
  • Fry in neutral oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels.
  • Use a glass or small plate to smash each fried piece into a flat disk about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Fry again for 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy. Sprinkle with salt while hot.
  • To make mojo sauce, blend garlic, cilantro, olive oil, jalapeno, sugar, lime juice, orange juice, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve hot with mojo sauce. Best eaten fresh, but can be reheated in oven or air fryer for crispiness.
Keyword green plaintain, green plaintains, plantain smashed, recipe tostones