Loaded Arañitas
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Loaded Arañitas are the perfect one-plate family dinner.
Ingredients
- FOR THE ARAÑITAS
- 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®
- FOR THE GARLICKY MAYO-KETCHUP:
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. ketchup
- 1 clove garlic, finely shredded
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- FOR THE TOPPINGS
- 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
Instructions
- Using the large holes on box grater, grate plantains and transfer to a large bowl.
- 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.)
- 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.
- Meanwhile, prepare toppings and make the ketchup: Combine mayo, ketchup, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well. Set aside.
- Arrange fried arañitas in a large platter or sheet pan, and load them up with your favorite toppings.
