Crispy Garlic Cinnamon Plantains

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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Golden fried plantains with a hint of garlic and cinnamon, a popular side dish in Puerto Rican cuisine that balances sweet and savory perfectly. This Puerto Rican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ripe plantains, vegetable oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds ripe plantains
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix flour and cornstarch together. Dredge plantain slices in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (350°F). Working in batches, add plantain slices to skillet without crowding and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: While plantains fry, combine minced garlic, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
Step 4: Once plantains are golden, remove with slotted spoon to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle garlic-cinnamon mixture evenly over hot plantains while still crispy.