Stuffed Plantain Cups (Tostones Rellenos)
These Stuffed Plantain Cups (Tostones Rellenos) are crispy, golden bites of pure tropical goodness. Made from twice-fried green plantains, they’re shaped into cute little cups using a stainless steel lemon squeezer
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 68kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
Ingredients
- 3 Green Plantain unriped
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep your plantains into 2-inch pieces. You should have 3-4 pieces per plantain.
- In a large pot, pour enough oil into the pot to cover the plantains. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 400°F. Fry the plantain pieces in the hot oil for about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Using a made juicer press, place the plantain in the juicer and press down on the juicer so that the plantain piece resembles a small cup. Remove carefully. Set aside. (You may need to spray oil on the juicer to remove it more easily.)
- Fry the cups again in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Fill each toston cup with your favorite filling, such as roasted chicken, black beans or fruit
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Notes
- Choose the right plantains: You want them green and firm — not yellow or soft — for the perfect crunch.
- Oil temp matters: Too low and your tostones absorb oil; too high and they’ll burn. Keep it steady around 375–400°F.
- Get creative with fillings: Pulled pork, shrimp, ground beef, beans, cheese, salsa, fruit — anything goes.
- Crisp them up again: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to bring back that crunch!
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.3mg