Name: Loaded Arañitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 large green plantains, ends cut, peeled and sliced in half -; Vegetable oil, or any other neutral oil -; Sea salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; Granulated garlic -; Dried oregano -; Serve alongside Coca-Cola® -; 2 tbsp. mayonnaise -; 2 tbsp. ketchup -; 1 clove garlic, finely shredded -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; Favorite cooked protein, such as ground beef or shredded chicken -; Cherry tomatoes, diced -; Red onion, finely chopped -; Frozen corn, thawed and drained -; Pink or black beans (if from a can, drain and lightly season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder) -; Avocado, diced -; Queso fresco, crumbled -; Jalapeño, sliced or chopped (optional) -; Freshly chopped cilantro, for serving -; Lime wedges, for serving -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Loaded Arañitas

1. 3 large green plantains, ends cut, peeled and sliced in half -

2. Vegetable oil, or any other neutral oil -

3. Sea salt -

4. Freshly ground black pepper -

5. Granulated garlic -

6. Dried oregano -

7. Serve alongside Coca-Cola® -

8. 2 tbsp. mayonnaise -

9. 2 tbsp. ketchup -

10. 1 clove garlic, finely shredded -

11. Kosher salt -

12. Freshly ground black pepper -

13. Favorite cooked protein, such as ground beef or shredded chicken -

14. Cherry tomatoes, diced -

15. Red onion, finely chopped -

16. Frozen corn, thawed and drained -

17. Pink or black beans (if from a can, drain and lightly season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder) -

18. Avocado, diced -

19. Queso fresco, crumbled -

20. Jalapeño, sliced or chopped (optional) -

21. Freshly chopped cilantro, for serving -

22. Lime wedges, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Loaded Arañitas

1. Stage

Using the large holes on box grater, grate plantains and transfer to a large bowl.

2. Stage

In a large skillet, heat about 1-1 ½ inches of oil between medium and medium-high. Test oil by adding a few strips of shredded plantain and frying them. (They should float as soon as they hit the oil. If they get dark too quickly, lower heat.)

3. Stage

Scoop ¼-½ cup of shredded plantain and use a metal spatula to gather and flatten into a ½ -inch patty. Carefully slide each patty into the oil with the help of a wooden spoon or fork. Working in batches (and being careful not to overcrowd the skillet), fry until golden brown and super crispy, about 2-3 minutes each side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain, then season with salt, pepper, garlic, and oregano to taste.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, prepare toppings and make the ketchup: Combine mayo, ketchup, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well. Set aside.

5. Stage

Arrange fried arañitas in a large platter or sheet pan, and load them up with your favorite toppings.