My move to Florida introduced me to a beautiful Latin American food culture. I instantly fell in love with the smells and flavors of Latin cuisine and especially with sweet fried plantains. They are super easy to make and SO enjoyable as a fun side dish or light dessert. Feel free to dress them up how you want and enjoy my Latin-inspired version.
Peel plantains by cutting off both ends, then cutting a slit down each plantain.
Cut the peeled plantains into 1/4-inch thick diagonal slices.
Toss the plantains in sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
Add coconut oil to the heated pan then add as many plantains as will fit flat.
Cook 3-4 minutes per side (until caramelized and brown).
Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream.
Notes
To make coconut whipped cream, put a can of coconut cream into the fridge for 24 hours. Once chilled, open and scoop out the cream into a bowl. Add 1 tbsp maple syrup and whip until peaks form.
Make sure the peels are completely yellow/mottled yellow-black before using. If the peels are green, your plantains won't be sweet and will taste starchy.
Caramel sauce or chocolate sauce is also a great topping for fried plantains.