Plantains are a common staple in tropical countries around the world. And their versatility doesn't just encompass both sweet and savory recipes, but also an array of different cooking methods.

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos shares a recipe that celebrates her heritage. For ABC News correspondent Stephanie Ramos, nothing says family like food. She joined her mom Lissette and brother Pierre ...

You’re going to get plenty of use out of your air fryer — as if you didn’t already — thanks to this recipe for twice-fried plantains, considering this snack is the perfect conduit for guacamole, salsa ...

To cook the plantains, heat about ¼-inch of oil in a cast-iron skillet. The oil should be about 350˚F. Fry the plantain slices in batches until golden brown. Remove, drain on paper towels and season ...

Heat deep fryer to 350°F. Add plantains, only a few at a time, splashing away from you, and cook until slightly softened and a light golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly, and flatten ...

If you want to feel like you’re enjoying a snack somewhere in Puerto Rico, then you have to make these tostones. The fried green plantains are a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine and will remind you of ...

If you’ve ever wondered how to make tostones, you’ve come to the right place. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll walk you through how to make the traditional (and delicious) dish. Tostones ...

This simple starter of fried plantains quickly became the star of Adrian Forte’s menu at Sam Jordan’s modern Caribbean restaurant Lucia, which opened on Fairfax Avenue in the spring. The caramelized, ...

Nobody can say Cuban food is healthful--not with a straight face, anyway. But there’s also no denying that it’s delicious. My friend Di discovered how good Cuban food is when she and I were in high ...

To make plantain chips, green plantains are peeled and sliced thinly. The slices are then fried in hot oil until they become ...

Hemingway calls this dish fried bananas in The Old Man and the Sea, but Santiago and Manolin no doubt enjoyed fried plantains (plantanos), a larger, flatter version of the common banana with more ...