15-Minute Pan-Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros)

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1. 1Step 1: Cut the ends off the plantains with a sharp knife. Using the tip of the knife, make a shallow cut lengthwise along the plantain. Gently peel the skin off with your fingers; it should come off easily since they are soft (ripe).
2. 2Step 2: Using a sharp knife, slice the plantains diagonally, about 1/2-inch thick. Make sure they are all as close to the same size as possible so they cook evenly.
3. 3Step 3: In a large nonstick skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet. The amount of oil depends on the size of your frying pan; it should be no more than 1/2 cup of oil. Keep in mind that sweet plantains absorb oil, so you may need to add more oil if frying multiple batches.
4. 4Step 4: Over medium-high heat, pan-fry the sliced plantains until they're golden brown and the edges are crispy. Depending on the size and thickness of the slices, this can take anywhere from 3 minutes per side to 5 minutes per side.
5. 5Step 5: Transfer the fried plantains to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season them with salt and serve immediately.