Plantain Shoestring Fries Food

BAKED PLANTAIN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut the Plantains into the shape of fries.
• Spread fries on a baking sheet.
• Brush fries with olive oil.
• Combine salt, garlic powder, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper; Sprinkle mixture on fries.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. turning them over about after 10 minutes.

PLANTAIN SHOESTRING FRIES

Steps:

• Stir together the salt, lime zest, and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed medium stockpot over medium heat, or in a tabletop deep fryer, to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
• While the oil is heating, peel the plantains. To peel plantains: use a sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom ends. With the tip of the knife, make one slit in the skin of the plantain from top to bottom. Run the plantain under cold water and use your thumb and fingers to work the peel away from the fruit, beginning at the slit. Cut 1/2 inch off the ends of each plantain, then slice the plantains lengthwise with a U-shaped peeler or a mandoline into very thin strips (about 1/8 inch thick). Cut each strip lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick fries.
• Fry in batches, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 45 seconds. Remove with a mesh skimmer to the baking sheet lined with paper towels and season immediately with the salt mixture. Serve hot.

SHOESTRING "FRIES"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F
• Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray, set aside.
• Scrub potatoes, pat dry.
• Cut into lengthwise strips about 3/8in thick.
• Place in a large bowl and add oil, salt and pepper, toss to coat.
• Place potato strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until undersides are browned, about 10 minutes.
• Using a spatula, turn potatoes and bake until golden brown, about 10 mins more.