Bacon Wrapped Plantains

Name: Bacon Wrapped Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 yellow plantains; 1 lb bacon, thick cut; Vegetable or canola oil; Toothpicks

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Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 4
Servings 6

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I grew up on the sweet goodness of platanitos fritos. They make any meal feel like a little slice of my Cuban family. But wrapping plantains in bacon just takes the traditional side dish to a whole new level! Whether for a party or nice dinner date, make bacon wrapped plantains! Perfect for a bite-sized appetizer, this recipe will sure be a hit for adults and kids alike.

by Vanessa Bell

Updated Sep 10, 2015

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Ingredients

2 yellow plantains
1 lb bacon, thick cut
Vegetable or canola oil
Toothpicks

Directions

1

Peel and cut plantains in a bias, as if you were making platanitos fritos.
2

Coat a medium saucepan with roughly one inch of oil. Heat oil on medium heat.
3

Using a slice of bacon, completely wrap a piece of plantain. Make sure to overlap the bacon slightly, so to keep the wrap together while cooking. Place a toothpick through the bacon wrapping and plantain to ensure it stays together while frying.
4

Fry the bacon-wrapped plantains evenly on all sides until browned.
5

Remove from heat and allow cooling slightly before serving.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Make sure to complete all your prepping before beginning to fry. The plantains will cook quickly.

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More About This Recipe

I grew up on the sweet goodness of platanitos fritos. They make any meal feel like a little slice of my Cuban family. But wrapping plantains in bacon just takes the traditional side dish to a whole new level! Whether for a party or nice dinner date, make bacon wrapped plantains! Perfect for a bite-sized appetizer, this recipe will sure be a hit for adults and kids alike.