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Crispy Baked Sweet Plantains (Plus How to Peel!)

Last Modified: Mar 10, 2025 by Janessa.

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With a crispy exterior, creamy interior and a sweet and salty flavor, baked sweet plantains are easy, wholesome and delicious! Learn how to peel this starchy fruit and how to roast it to perfection.

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Hand holding a piece of plantain with a bite taken out.

I was first introduced to plantains on my Spanish immersion homestay in Costa Rica a few years ago (the same time I was introduced to Gallo Pinto!). Iris, my host, would cook up "platanos maduros" (ripe plantains) or "platanos verdes" (green plantains) with almost every meal.

Sometimes, she would slice them thin (like these air fryer plantain chips), sometimes she would cut them in rounds and sometimes she made "Tostones" (plantains that are cut into rounds, fried, squished down and then fried again). But they were always cooked by frying in a lot of oil.

After my trip, I was decidedly hooked on plantains and have since been trying to figure out the best method to make them at home but without a lot of oil.

And this recipe for Crispy Baked Sweet Plantains is it! While I am still trying to find the best way to make "platanos verdes", this recipe for ripe plantains is, in my humble opinion, the best!

Super crispy outside, soft and creamy inside. Sweet and salty flavour combination. Quick and easy. Are you sold yet??

But seriously, if you have never tried plantains, this recipe is the place to start!

Sweet and savoury, they are a great snack or appetizer. They are also a tasty side dish to sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Try them sometime instead of fries and be sure to let me know what you think!

The Ingredients

A ripe plantain that is yellow with black spots.
  • Plantains- This recipe is for mature (ripe) plantains, which are yellow-black (like the picture above). Mature plantains are sweeter and softer.
  • Avocado Oil- Olive oil or another neutral cooking oil will work as well.
  • Fine Sea Salt

The Method

1. Prep the plantain. First, slice off the end. Then, cut a thin slit down the peeling (careful to only cut through the peeling and not into the fruit). You should then be able to peel it off. Finally, cut the plantain into ½ inch (1cm) rounds.

Collage of four photos showing the steps for how to peel and cut a sweet plantain. First, cut the ends off then slice down the length of the peel. Then pull to remove the peel and finally slice into rounds.

2. Toss plantain with oil and salt. Place the rounds in a bowl and toss with sea salt and olive oil until evenly coated.

Plantain dollars tossed with salt and oil.

3. Place on a baking sheet. I highly recommend lining your baking sheet with either a silicone mat or parchment paper. That way, the plantains won't stick and you'll be able to achieve the golden and crisp edges! Ensure the plantains are spread out in a single layer and aren't over crowded.

Plantain rounds spread out on a cookie sheet.

4. Bake. Flip. Bake. Bake the plantains at 450 F for 10 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and flip each round. Bake for an additional 8-12 minutes (I usually find 10 to be perfect) until very soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Ripe plantain rounds that are half done cooking and are crisp on the bottom.

5. Enjoy!

A sheet pan of sweet plantains that are finished baking.

Leftovers and Storage

To Store: These baked sweet plantains are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To Reheat: Place plantains on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 5-10 minutes until warmed and crisp. Or you can reheat them in the microwave (but they will no longer be crispy).

Baked sweet plantains on parchment paper.

Make it Your Own

If you would like to change up the flavour of these, feel free to play around with adding seasonings! Some possible tasty additions would be:

  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Taco Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Serving Ideas

Try these Sweet Baked Plantains as a fun snack or appetizer! They are also a tasty option for a side dish with:

  • Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
  • Sandwiches such as this Chimichurri Chicken Sandwich
  • Simple Barbecued Burgers or Pork Banh Mi Burgers
  • Lemon Garlic Herb Cod
  • Chinese Scrambled Eggs
  • Quesadillas
A baked ripe plantain round with gallo pinto in the background.
What are plantains?

Plantains are a cousin of bananas. They have a thicker skin and are starchier. Unlike bananas, they are typically eaten cooked (they aren't very good raw- almost like eating a raw potato!).

Are plantains healthy?

Plantains are a source of fiber, potassium and magnesium as well as vitamins A, B-6 and C.

Where can I buy plantains?

Plantains can typically be found in most grocery stores. They are often in the produce section near bananas.

What is the difference between a green and a yellow/black plantain?

Green plantains are unripe, harder and starchier. They have a taste that is almost comparable to a potato. As plantains ripen, they become yellow and then black. They get softer and sweeter and start to taste a bit more like a banana.

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Baked Sweet Plantains

With a crispy exterior, creamy interior and a sweet and salty flavour, Baked Sweet Plantains are easy, wholesome and delicious! Try these in place of fries with your next sandwich or burger.
5 from 47 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 (~6-8 pieces each)
Calories: 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe plantain
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 °F.
  • Peel and cut plantains into ½ inch thick slices. Toss to coat with olive oil and salt and arrange in a single layer on a silicone mat or parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Flip. Bake for an additional 8-12 minutes until browned and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place a baking sheet in the oven at 350 F for 5-7 minutes or rewarm in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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  1. nancy says

    May 16, 2022 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    wow i am totally obsessed with this recipe. It is super tasty and so easy to make for snacks!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      May 16, 2022 at 10:40 am

      I'm so glad you liked this recipe, Nancy!

      Reply
  2. Stacey says

    May 18, 2022 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    I haven't had crispy plantains since a trip many years ago to Puerto Rico. Thanks for this recipe, I nearly forgot how very yummy these are!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      May 18, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you for your kind review, Stacey! I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
  3. Savannah says

    May 18, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    These crispy plantains are so good. My favorite snacks!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      May 18, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for your kind review.

      Reply
  4. Donny says

    May 18, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE plantains and have always wondered if I could bake them. Thank you so much for this!

    Reply
  5. ChihYu says

    May 19, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! Love that these plantains are baked and that you've shown how to peel them too! Will be able to enjoy them often!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      May 19, 2022 at 8:33 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, ChihYu! Thank you for your kind review.

      Reply
  6. jennifer says

    May 20, 2022 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yeah!!!! I love plantains and this healthier baked option totally works with my lifestyle. -- I made a bowl with these, some black beans and greens, so yummy!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      May 20, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
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