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    Baked Green Plantains (Patacones or Tostones)

    Updated: Oct 22, 2023 by Gustavo De Obaldia and Natasha Gomez Akel

    Written by Gustavo De Obaldia and Natasha Gomez Akel

    These Crispy Baked Green Plantains are a healthy version of the widely known, fried, Patacones or Tostones of Latin America. Plantains are a significant component of daily cuisine in Panama, as they are in any part of Northern South America, the Caribbean, and Central America.

    Baked Green Plantains
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    This Latin American finger food or side dish traditionally fried, has been present in my life since the day I started chewing. These thick plantain chips are the Central American and Caribbean countries' answer to french fries.

    As children, we would eat them with ketchup on top, but now that I'm older, I'd put whatever I can think of on them, or eat them with a dipping sauce like hummus or this vegan dairy-free ranch .

    Our mother used to make us a quick tuna salad (see our veganized tuna mayo version), which we would scoop on top of the fried plantains, and that was a quick dinner that we all loved.

    But... can you bake green plantains to avoid deep frying them and eat them healthily? Yes, you can, and this tostones recipe explains how.

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    🧾 Ingredients

    Baked Green Plantains Ingredients
    • Green plantains
    • Avocado oil (coconut oil and olive oil also work)
    • Salt

    Optional: garlic or garlic powder.

    See quantities and complete instructions in the recipe card.

    Making these baked green plantains is super easy.

    🔪 Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 440 ºF (220ºC).

    Wondering how to peel plantains?

    Make sure you pick the greener plantains for this tostones recipe; this will facilitate the pealing process and ensure they don't have any trace of sweetness.

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    Season

    Then, place them in a mixing bowl, season with oil, generously sprinkle with salt, and add a teaspoon of garlic powder (or minced garlic clove).

    Bake

    We replicate the same process followed by the traditional, twice-fried recipe with this plantain recipe.

    You need to bake the plantains twice. The first time, to make the soft and be able to smash them and then place them back in the oven as a second bake to achieve the final desired consistency.

    First bake

    Place them in a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake the sliced plantains to make them softer until you see the plantains have turned from a pale pink-salmon color to yellow. You will also notice the brown veins look more prominent.

    Second bake

    Press them with the bottom of a glass to make small discs, and brush them with oil.

    Press the plantain chunks after the 1st bake.

    Make discs using a glass or a round stone.

    These tostones or baked plantains recipe calls for avocado oil, but you can use extra virgin olive oil or a cooking spray instead.

    Top tip: use a plastic bag to prevent the smashed-baked plantain slices from sticking to the glass.

    Bake them again on the same large baking sheet with parchment paper until golden brown.

    Enjoy the crispy baked tostones with your favorite dipping sauce, like Green Goddess dip, pico de gallo, mayo-ketchup, thick marinara sauce, or Lebanese hummus recipe. They taste great in every form.

    Baked Green Plantains with Marinara Sauce

    Baked plantains make the perfect side dish for any recipe, where you would use potato wedges.

    For the detailed steps please scroll to the recipe card or watch the video.

    Notes: To make the traditional fried version, you need to follow the exact procedure, but instead of baking the plantains twice, a deep frying method is used instead, using a frying pan, and neutral oil... also cooked twice.

    Both fried and baked versions of these green plantain fritters get mushy if not eaten immediately.

    Plantains stain; do not touch your clothes after opening.

    📖 Variations

    You can add garlic powder or minced garlic to the plantains before baking them. Use only one garlic or 1 teaspoon.

    If you want to make plantain chips, the process is way simpler! You just need to bake the thinly sliced plantains once, using olive oil (or cooking spray), salt, and lay all the plantain chips on a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Use a carrot slicer to thinly slice the green plantains.

    Traditional plantain chips (or banana chips) are also made deep-fried (only once), instead of baking plantains.

    Try these Sweet Plátanos en Tentación (Plátano Pícaro)

    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

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    📋 Recipe

    Baked Green Plantains with Marinara Sauce

    Baked Green Plantains (Patacones or Tostones)

    Author: Gustavo De Obaldia and Natasha Gomez Akel
    These Crispy Baked Green Plantains are the healthy version of the Latin America widely known Patacones or Tostones, which are usually fried.
    4.9 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Basics & Preparations, Breakfast & Brunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine Comfort Food, Latin American
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 233 kcal

    Equipment

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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 plantain green
    • 1 clove garlic grated
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

    Optional:

    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
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    Directions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven at 440 ºF (220ºC). Cut the green plantain with a lengthwise cut.
      1 plantain
    • Introduce a small knife at the edge of the plantain and keep opening the peal with your hand.
      1 plantain
    • Cut the peeled plantain in ¾ inches (about 2 centimeters).
      1 plantain
    • Add the plantain chunks to a bowl and mix them with the grated garlic, salt, and half of the oil.
      1 plantain, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • Place a parchment paper with the oil and salt coated plantain chunks on a baking tray and make its way to the oven.
      1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • Bake for 15 minutes.
    • Take them out and pick a plastic bag. Place each chunk, one by one, inside the plastic bag and press it with a glass or plate, placing them back on top of the parchment paper.
    • Brush the mashed plantains with the remaining oil.
    • Place them back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
    • Take them out of the oven and enjoy hot.

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    Notes

    To make the traditional version, you just need to follow the exact procedure, but instead of baking the plantains, you need to fry them.
    Both fried and baked versions of these green plantain’s fritters get mushy if not eaten immediately. Plantains stain, do not touch your clothes after opening.
    Try the all-times favorite Sweet Plátanos en Tentación (Temptation Plantains).

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1166mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1009IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Katie

      August 14, 2023 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      These plantains are truly amazing! Super easy to make and the flavor is just fabulous!

      Reply
      • Gus

        August 14, 2023 at 11:02 am

        Thank you Katie!, i am glad you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Anjali

      January 28, 2022 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      Love this healthier version of fried plantains!! I made these for my kids as a snack and they loved it!

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 28, 2022 at 5:37 pm

        Thank you, Anjali! Yep, is nice to have a healthier version of this yummy snack! I am glad your kids liked it as well!

        Reply
    3. Beth

      January 28, 2022 at 12:32 am

      5 stars
      This is a great post to learn how to make this tasty dish! Would these work well in an air fryer?

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 28, 2022 at 5:38 pm

        I have to say, I think they would work well but I am not sure, because I don't have an air fryer at home. I have used an air fryer several times at my inlaws, so I know what it can do, so I am 95% sure it would do just well, not sure about the timings. Le us know if you try it!

        Reply
    4. Gwynn

      January 27, 2022 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      I always order plantains when I go out to eat but this is the first time I've made them myself at home. This recipe is so easy. They were delicious!

      Reply
      • Gus

        February 24, 2022 at 8:12 am

        That's cool Gwynn, we are glad this first time worked well, it is a super tasty and easy plantains recipe!

        Reply
    5. Sara Welch

      January 27, 2022 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      Adding this to my list of recipes to try; looks so unique and tasty! Definitely too good to pass up!

      Reply
    6. Maria San Juan

      January 27, 2022 at 11:08 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! a must-try! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Gus

        February 08, 2022 at 8:16 pm

        you are welcome, Maria! We are glad you liked the patacones!

        Reply
    7. Taly

      August 21, 2021 at 11:23 pm

      5 stars
      Qué ricos los patacones!!!
      Qué bueno que se puedan hornear en vez de freir!!!

      Reply
    8. Ruth

      August 13, 2021 at 1:24 am

      5 stars
      I love plantains. This was a great recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Gus

        August 13, 2021 at 3:29 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed it Ruth! thanks for your feedback!

        Reply
    9. Emily

      August 13, 2021 at 12:49 am

      5 stars
      I love this easy recipe - I haven't had patacones since we were in Costa Rica. These are so tasty and much healthier since they're baked!

      Reply
      • Gus

        August 13, 2021 at 3:30 pm

        So I guess it was a flashback wasn't it! It happens to me every time I make them! My head screams comfort food!

        Reply
    10. Julia

      August 12, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I was looking for something new to try and this definitely fits the bill. Now all I have to do is to find me some plantains... I love this idea - thank you.

      Reply
      • Gus

        August 12, 2021 at 10:35 pm

        Look for ethnic shops! I though I was not going to find them here in Italy and I did, just a couple of block away from home! When you start looking for something, it suddenly pops up in front of you!

        Reply
    11. Lucy

      August 12, 2021 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      I use plantain flour for baking but have never tried cooking with the whole plantain before. I can't wait to try these. Your instructions are so simple and easy to follow, thank you.

      Reply
      • Gus

        August 12, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        I am glad you found it helpful! It is truly a very easy recipe! and delivers lots of flavor!

        Reply
    12. Natalie

      August 12, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      Nice! I will make this for sure. Sounds healthy and delicious. My son will love this too.

      Reply
    13. Choclette

      August 12, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, I want plantains now. Not something I can easily get hold of in my bit of the UK. In fact I've never eaten them. Feeling like I'm missing out. Great idea to bake rather than fry.

      Such useful step-by-step images too.

      Reply
      • Gus

        August 12, 2021 at 7:53 pm

        Maybe you'll find plantains on an ethnic store close to you. They are becoming more and more popular. It is not widely eaten and when I arrived to Italy a year ago I was not expecting to find them, and I ended up finding green plantains 5 blocks away from my apartment on an Lebanese food store! I wasn't expecting that for sure!

        Reply
    14. Anaiah

      August 12, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was amazing! I absolutely love plantains. This recipe was so easy to make and came out so delicious. I love how simple and healthy it is!

      Reply
      • Gus

        August 12, 2021 at 1:05 pm

        Plantains are great! We love them in every way, so we just needed a healthier version, to keep eating them. haha 🙂 I am happy you found the recipe easy!

        Reply
    15. Marta

      May 07, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Guau! nunca se me había ocurrido hacer tostones que no fueran fritos! Los hice y me quedaron espectaculares. Gracias!

      Reply
      • Daniela

        August 13, 2021 at 3:26 am

        5 stars
        thank you for sharing this detailed recipe. I picked up some green plantains today and can’t wait to try this

        Reply
        • Gus

          August 13, 2021 at 3:28 pm

          I am sure you will love them! they are not only easy to make but super versatile! you can truly pair them with anything you can think of!

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