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Plantain croutons are a simple 3 ingredient, homemade recipe that will rival anything store bought! They make a great substitute for bread croutons on a salad, or even as a great snack. There’s no wrong way to serve these!

Love my plantain croutons? Then you’ll want to try my Air Fryer Sweet Plantains (Plátanos Maduros) and my Healthy Oatmeal Bites for some great snack ideas.
If you are a tostones lover, you’ll definitely want to give these plantain croutons a try. They are very similar, only cut into small cubes and even crunchier. It doesn’t get easier than 3 ingredients – a little oil, salt, and of course the plantains!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for sprinkling over salads, soups or stews.
- High in fiber to keep you full longer.
- Great for a gluten-free diet in place of regular bread croutons.
- The simplest crouton replacements.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Plantains – These need to be green, and not ripe. The riper the plantains the softer they are. To make these croutons you won’t want the plantains to be soft.
- Avocado Oil – Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is perfect for frying these plantains.
- Salt – Optional, but a little salt really brings out the flavor of the plantain.
How To Make This Recipe

Step 1:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the avocado oil.
Step 2:
Once the oil is hot, add the diced plantains in an even layer.
Step 3:
Stir the plantains around occasionally until they are fully cooked, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 4:
Once the plantains are cooked through, place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with salt while the plantains are still hot.

Recipe Tips & Variations
- Since plantains are denser than bread, you’ll have to cook them at a lower temperature for longer so they don’t burn.
- These plantain croutons only need three ingredients, but you can season them in so many different herbs and spices.
- Try air frying these plantain croutons, rather than pan frying them. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until plantains are golden brown and crispy.
Storing
Storing: I highly recommend using these croutons the same day they are cooked so they stay crispy.
FAQ
Use them anywhere you would use regular bread croutons. They are perfect on soups, salads, and more.
I like a little salt, but you can also get creative and season them with herbs, Cajun seasoning and curry powder.
No, you need green, unripe plantains to make these croutons.
Plantain Croutons

Plantain croutons are a simple 3 ingredient, homemade, recipe that will rival anything store bought! They make a great substitute for bread croutons on a salad, or even as a great snack. There's no wrong way to serve these!
Ingredients
- 2 green plantains, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the avocado oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the diced plantains in an even layer.
- Stir the plantains around occasionally until they are fully cooked, about 12-15 minutes.
- Once the plantains are cooked through, place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with salt while the plantains are still hot.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 155Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 196mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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