Loaded Arañitas
 
 
Loaded Arañitas are the perfect one-plate family dinner.
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Recipe type: Appetizer
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
  1. Using the large holes on box grater, grate plantains and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 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. 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. Meanwhile, prepare toppings and make the ketchup: Combine mayo, ketchup, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well. Set aside.
  5. Arrange fried arañitas in a large platter or sheet pan, and load them up with your favorite toppings.
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