These Crispy Golden Oven Baked Tostones are a delicious way to enjoy green plantains, baked until crisp and golden instead of the traditional double-fried method. They are perfect for scooping, dipping and snacking.
If you have never tried plantains before, you are missing out on one of the most versatile starchy vegetables around. Green plantains are perfect for making tostones, and this oven-baked version keeps them lighter while still delivering plenty of crunch and flavour. I love serving them alongside chilli, with dips, or as a tasty side dish whenever I want something a little different from the usual potatoes or rice.
Calories in Oven Baked Tostones
This recipe serves 4 and is 211 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Green Plantains: Make sure you use green, unripe plantains for tostones. As plantains ripen they become sweeter and softer, which is great for other recipes but not ideal for achieving the crisp texture that makes tostones so delicious.
- Olive Oil: Unlike many of my recipes, I recommend using a little olive oil rather than a low-calorie cooking spray. The oil helps the plantains crisp up and develop that golden exterior that makes oven baked tostones so good.
- Paprika: Adds a subtle warmth and extra flavour without overpowering the plantains. You can use smoked paprika if you want a slightly smoky flavour.
- Sea Salt: A simple sprinkle of sea salt is all these really need. It enhances the flavour of the plantains and helps create that addictive savoury snack-like quality that makes them perfect for dipping and scooping.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Tips for making Tostones
- Use Green Plantains: Make sure the plantains are green and unripe. As plantains ripen, they become sweeter and softer, which is great for other recipes but not ideal for crispy tostones.
- Cut Even Slices: Slice the plantains into pieces approximately ½ inch thick. Keeping them a similar size helps them cook evenly and ensures they crisp up at the same rate.
- Don't Skip the First Bake: The first bake softens the plantains and makes them easier to flatten. They should be lightly golden and feel softer, but not fully crisp at this stage.
- Flatten While Warm: Once the plantains come out of the oven, flatten them while they are still warm. A small heavy pot works perfectly for pressing them into thin pancake-like shapes.
- Coat with Oil Twice: Tossing the plantains with a little oil before each bake helps them develop that golden, crispy exterior. This is one recipe where using a small amount of oil gives much better results than relying solely on cooking spray.
- Give Them Space: Arrange the plantains in a single layer on the baking tray. Overcrowding the tray can cause them to steam rather than crisp up.
- Season Well: Plantains benefit from a generous seasoning of sea salt. The paprika adds extra flavour, but the salt is what really makes the flavour pop.
- Serve Fresh: Tostones are at their crispiest straight from the oven, so they are best enjoyed soon after cooking.
Serving Suggestions
These Crispy Golden Oven Baked Tostones are perfect for scooping and dipping, making them a great addition to snack platters, appetizers or casual meals.
They are especially delicious served with guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo or your favourite dips. I also love using them for scooping up chilli, particularly my Chocolate Chilli, where the crisp plantains pair perfectly with the rich, spicy flavours.
They also make a great side dish for grilled meats, pulled pork, chicken, burgers or any meal where you would normally serve fries, wedges or tortilla chips.
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Recipe Card
Oven Baked Tostones
These Crispy Golden Oven Baked Tostones are a delicious way to enjoy green plantains, baked until crisp and golden instead of the traditional double-fried method. They are perfect for scooping, dipping and snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 large green plaintains
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- paprika
- sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c or 400f (gas mark 6)
- Cut a small piece of each end of the plantains, then carefully run a knife down the peel and remove the peel from both plantains.
- Slice plantains about ½ an inch in thickness.
- Add the slices to a bowl, add ⅔ of the olive oil, a sprinkling of paprika and a good seasoning of sea salt and toss to evenly coat.
- Place the plantain slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven for approx 15-20mins, they should be lightly golden and not feel as firm.
- One by one smash the plantain pieces until they are thin pancake shapes (I use a small heavy pot to do this), add them back to the bowl, with the ⅓ of leftover oil and again toss to coat and then place them back on the parchment paper and bake for another 15-20mins.
- These are great as a side with chilli and similar type dishes.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 211Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 154mgCarbohydrates 49gFiber 4gSugar 22gProtein 1g
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