Ingredients for - Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

1. Vegetable oil ¼ cup
2. Very ripe plantains (about 3/4 pound each), peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices 2
3. Salt to taste 2
4. Lime, cut in wedges (Optional) 1

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.

2 . Stage

Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.