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cinnamon sugar plantain

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Plantains

Warm plantains with cinnamon sugar—simple, comforting, and just like the ones from my childhood
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Prep Time:3 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:13 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Brazilian, Latin American
Keyword: plantains
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Claudia Genschow

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe plantain black spots or fully black is perfect
  • 1 tbsp butter plus more if needed
  • 1 tsp sugar for the pan
  • 2 tbsp sugar for dusting
  • ½ tsp cinnamon or more according to taste
  • Optional: Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp sugar with ½ tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
    2 tbsp sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon or more according to taste
  • Peel and slice the plantain lengthwise into even quarters (lenghtwise)
    1 ripe plantain
  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp sugar to help with browning.
    1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp sugar
  • Add the plantain slices to the skillet in a single layer. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and softened.
  • Remove from the pan and immediately sprinkle or dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Optional but recommended: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Optional: Vanilla ice cream

Notes

The riper the plantain, the sweeter and softer it will be—look for mostly black skin.
Adjust the sugar and cinnamon to your taste. This recipe is flexible and forgiving!
Calories are only an estimate