Roasted Sweet Plantains Recipe

A full tray of roasted plantains arranged in a single layer with evenly browned surfaces.

Roasted Sweet Plantains Recipe

Oven roasted plantains bake up sweet and tender with crisp edges that caramelize as they cook. They’re an easy Caribbean side or snack you can make any time.

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Caribbean

Keyword baked plantains, roasted plantains

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 131kcal

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowl
Knife
cutting board
Tongs or spatula
Pastry Brush optional

Ingredients

2 Plantains (yellow with lots of black spots)
2 tbsp Oil (neutral tasting, high smoke poitn)
3/4 Kosher Salt (or salt to taste)
1 tbsp butter (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F. Peel the plantains, then slice them on a diagonal into even pieces. Add the sliced plantains to a bowl with the oil and salt, and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then arrange the plantain slices in a single layer. Place the pan on the center rack of the oven so they roast evenly.
Roast at 450°F for 20 minutes, then flip the slices and continue roasting for another 5 minutes, until they are golden brown.
Remove the plantains from the oven and, while they’re still warm, brush them lightly with butter. This helps keep them soft and adds a rich, buttery finish.
This step is optional, but it makes a big difference—especially if you want that same flavor and texture as pan fried plantains.

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