Plantain Fritters (Aranitas)

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These were simply amazing!!! They weren't very difficult to make either. We will be having them more often.

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I tried this recipe for the first time two years ago for a halloween party. I added a little more seasoning instead of just salt, I used Badia Complete Seasoning. This was a big hit. Everytime there is a get together, my friends always request this snack. Good way to get the kids to eat plaintain as well. If they come out yellow or soggy, maybe the plaintain were not green enough.

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Unfortunately I think my rating might have more to do with what I did on my end vs. Ingrid's recipe. My aranitas turned out soggy! Whether this is due to my oil not being hot enough or my fritters being too large, I don't know. The "spider leg" ends were crispy and good but the middle was not. I followed the recipe using two tablespoons and the result was a tablespoon shaped fritter that ended up being rather thicker than the ones pictured on the website. Perhaps the culprit for my soggy spiders.

Some were tinier and not as soggy, but even those tasted a little bland to me. I dipped them in some salsa and that livened them up a bit.

Disappointed with my result because I love Ingrid and her Latin recipes!

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Mine became yellow before I could get to it so I made it without the garlic or salt & pepper. Also, I just shallow fried in a skillet. The grating was a little messy because it was ripening but worth it. The little "spider" legs came out crispy and sweeter than just frying slices. Now I have to try it with a green one and the garlic.

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i was excited tio try it, but i am disappointed, its very dry inside, but i like the idea of it, may be will try to mixed with some other veggies with that next time.

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This is really a wonderful and simple way to try plantains if you have never had them before. My wife wanted to know why I was buying those yellow Mexican bananas. I took one and grated it, added 1 smashed clove of garlic, and mashed in some Kosher salt. I then fried them in butter on a hot griddle until they were light brown on each side. My wife said "WOW", please keep the recipe. Told her it was more a method and she said whatever the method, to please make them again. They have such a bright fruity fresh flavor something like braised pineapple. Thanks for the recipe & getting us to try them Ingrid!

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We now use this recipe for get togethers and picnics and the children and adults love them