--- title: "Patacones Ticos (Costa Rican Fried Plantains) - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Learn how to make authentic Patacones Ticos (Costa Rican Fried Plantains). These crispy, twice-fried green plantains are perfect with refried beans." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/patacones-ticos-costa-rican-fried-plantains.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:58:14+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/04/patacones-ticos--costa-rican-fried-plantains--1793673740-04efe47b.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Costa%20Rica%20,%20Snacks,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20Central%20America)[Costa Rica ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/costa-rica.html), [Snacks](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snacks.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html), [Central America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/central-america.html) # Patacones Ticos (Costa Rican Fried Plantains) by Valeria Rojas These delicious Costa Rican fried plantains, known as patacones, are a traditional snack made from green plantains. They are twice-fried and smashed to create a crispy, savory treat that pairs perfectly with refried beans or ceviche. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 25 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-medium.svg) Difficulty Medium ### Translate this page to your language! 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Peel plantains completely. 2. Slice Plantains into 1/2 inch rounds. 3. Heat oil in sauce pan until almost boiling. 4. CAREFULLY place a handful of plantain rounds into hot oil, leaving them in until light brown, about 2 minutes. 5. CAREFULLY remove plantain rounds from hot oil with slotted spoon (preferably metal) and place on a cutting board covered in parchment paper. 6. Plantain pieces should be on only half of the parchment paper. Fold second half of parchment paper over them, and with a second board or other hard, flat surface press firmly on the paper-covered plantain rounds. The rounds should now be smushed-looking, yet still intact. 7. With slotted spoon, replace pieces of plantain in the oil until golden brown. 8. Remove pieces with slotted spoon and place on paper towel. Pieces should be slightly crispy. 9. Repeat with another handful of rounds, until all have been cooked. 10. Sprinkle with salt, to taste. 11. Dip in warm refried beans, or also good with ceviche. ### Notes: Plantains can be purchased at most grocery stores in the produce section...they look like bananas, but DO NOT try to eat them like bananas - they are NOT the same thing! Get the nice and green ones for this purpose. Pressing the plantains can also be done using a metal tortilla press, if available. What the original author uses is like a tortilla press, but is specifically designed for patacones, bought at a supermarket in Costa Rica. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 500g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 125g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 224 | 280 | 14% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 34 | 42.5 | 15% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 16 | 20 | 40% | | Dietary fiber (g) | 2.4 | 3 | 11% | | Protein (g) | 1.4 | 1.75 | 4% | | Total fat (g) | 11 | 13.75 | 18% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.7 | 2.1 | 11% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 2.5 | 3.1 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 6.3 | 7.9 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 32 | 40 | 2% | | Calcium (mg) | 3.8 | 4.8 | 0% | | Iron (mg) | 0.6 | 0.75 | 4% | | Potassium (mg) | 499 | 623 | 13% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 14 | 17.5 | 19% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Green plantains — 534g — Plantains, raw (FDC ID: 173982) — USDA - Vegetable oil — 53g (estimated absorption) — Oil, vegetable (FDC ID: 173577) — USDA - Salt — 0.4g — Salt, table (FDC ID: 170871) — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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