Fried Plantains With Black Beans, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, and Pickled Red Onion

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Patacones are the Colombian equivalent of Caribbean tostones—double-fried green plantains. Just like cooking a french fry, you start with a starchy chunk of green plantain, cook it once at a low temperature, then cook it a...

Patacones Con Hogao (Colombian-Style Fried Plantains with Tomato-Onion Sauce)

You can serve these as-is as a side dish (they commonly go with whole fried fish), or you can make a sauce for them.

Fried Plantain Chips

Fried green plantain chips seasoned lightly with salt are a popular snack all over the Caribbean and Central and South America. The key to success is cutting uniform slices for even cooking.

Tostones with Tomato Salsa

Tostones is a classic across Latin America and definitely a favorite side dish. Follow our easy-to-make tostones recipe and I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Maduros (Fried Ripe Plantains) with Mint Mojo

Ripe plantains are slow-fried in oil until deeply caramelized and sweet. They get served with an herbal mint and parsley mojo sauce that brings a bright, acidic element to the sweet-and-savory snack.

Fried-Avocado Tacos With Chipotle Cream, Cabbage, and Pickled Red Onions

Crisp-on-the-outside, creamy-in-the-middle, these beer-battered avocado slices are tucked into warm corn tortillas with cabbage, salsa verde, pickled red onions, and a creamy chipotle sauce. These are the most decadent vegetarian tacos you'll ever eat.

Pollo Campero–Seasoned Fried Plantain Chips

Lots of black and white pepper, curry powder, cumin, paprika, and more makes these plantain chips taste just like the seasoned golden crust on Pollo Campero's signature fried chicken.

Fried Papas Criollas (Colombian-style Creamy Fried Potatoes)

Fried creamy yellow potatoes with a fresh and hot ají are one of my wife's favorite appetizers, and incredibly simple to make.

Guacamole With Roasted Tomatillos

Get your guacamole and salsa verde fix in one swoop by adding broiled tomatillos, garlic, onion, and serrano pepper to the mix.

Fried Yuca with Spicy Mayo

Fried yuca is like the crispier, creamier version of french fries. Ours is served with a sweet, hot, and tangy mayo for dipping.