Regional Latin American Caribbean Puerto Rican Tostones with Mayo-Ketchup Dipping Sauce Be the first to rate & review! Tostones, crispy smashed fried plantains, are a beloved treat in Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean. Enjoy them as an appetizer or serve them as a side with a plate of rice and beans. Read more about tostones. By Jessica van Dop DeJesus Jessica van Dop DeJesus Jessica is a widely published travel and food writer, cook and photographer. She's the founder of the popular foodie travel website, The Dining Traveler, and the author of the coffee table book, The Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico. Her writing has been featured in Travel Channel, EatingWell, Washington City Paper, Southern Living, and Telemundo publications. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Evan de Normandie Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Dairy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 12-inch green plantains (the greener the better) 1 cup neutral oil, such as canola or avocado ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup ketchup ½ teaspoon garlic powder Directions Score plantain peel lengthwise in 4 places, then pull the peel off. Cut the plantains into 1 1/2-inch diagonal slices. (If you have the time, soak the plantains in a medium bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then pat dry. This will result in crispier tostones.) Line a large plate with paper towels. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot (375°F). Add half the plantain slices and cook, turning once, until they're lightly browned, crispy and sound hollow when tapped, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared plate until cool enough to handle. Place the fried plantains on a clean, hard surface. Using the bottom of a mason jar or small saucepan, smash them flat. Reheat the oil over medium heat; refry the tostones until hot, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to the plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat frying, smashing and refrying with the remaining batch of plantain slices. Stir mayonnaise, ketchup and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Serve with the tostones. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 225 Calories 12g Fat 32g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 3 tostones & 1 Tbsp. dipping sauce Calories 225 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 16g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 1g 3% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Vitamin A 1074IU 21% Vitamin C 17mg 19% Vitamin D 1IU 0% Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 21mcg 5% Vitamin K 19mcg 16% Sodium 245mg 11% Calcium 5mg 0% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 35mg 8% Potassium 483mg 10% Zinc 0mg 2% Omega 3 1g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.