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Stuffed plantain cups

Peel and wash plantains Pat them dry Cut them into one and a half inch slices Heat oil to deep fry plantains Toss in plantains into hot oil so they are submerged Fry them for about 7 minutes Place them on paper towel for about five minutes. You don't want them to be too dry Using your citrus squeezer, press the plantain slices into cups Place on paper towel or tray Then place cups in the deep fryer or sauce pan with enough oil to submerge them Remove when golden brown Stuff with your favorite filling Enjoy!

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How long does Stuffed plantain cups take?

17 min all in โ€” 10 min prep, 7 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Easy.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget โ€” about $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Frying pan.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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