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    My Colombian Recipes » Uncategorized » Baked Patacones O Tostones

    Baked Patacones o Tostones

    Jan 6, 2025 · Modified: Jan 6, 2025 by Erica Dinho · 5 Comments

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    Patacones also known as Tostones are one of the most popular sides dishes in Colombia and Latin America.

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    What are Patacones?

    They are basically green plantains that have been fried, smashed, and then fried again in oil until crispy. In Colombia we serve them as a side dish or appetizer with different toppings and dipping sauces.

    I love traditional patacones, but I get a lot of request from readers asking me about a lighter version. I tried different ways to make them without frying them in oil and finally have a recipe I like. I really enjoyed this bake version they are crispy and delicious.

    If you are looking for healthier version of patacones this recipe is perfect for you, but if you want to fry them the traditional way click this link for my patacón recipe.

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    Ingredients You'll Need

    The printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions is below.

    Plantains: You need green plantains to make patacones.

    Cooking Spray: Use your favorite cooking spray to bake them.

    Salt: For flavor.

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    How to Make Baked Patacones

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside
    • Trim the end of each plantain and cut each plantain lengthwise on one side deep enough to cut through the skin but not the plantain.
    • Place the plantains in a pot with enough water to cover them and cook for about 30 minutes or until they are soft.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and take one plantain at the time from the hot water (It’s better to smash them when they are still warm). Peel the plantain and cut them into 4 thick slices while still hot.
    • Flat each slice as much as possible without braking the piece using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass. Place them on the baking sheet, add cooking spay on top of each piece and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 7 to 9 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Turn the patacones and bake on the other side for about 7 minutes. Season with more salt and serve with your favorite topping.
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    What to Serve with Patacones

    They can be serve as a side dish for seafood, meats and poultry. Also as an appetizer with dipping sauces like hogao, guacamole and garlic sauce.

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    More Plantains Recipes

    Green Plantain Soup

    Plátanitos (Green Plantain Chips)

    Aborrajados (Ripe Plantain and Cheese Fritters)

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    Baked Patacones o Tostones Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 green plantains with skin
    • Cooking spray
    • Salt to your taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside
    • Trim the end of each plantain and cut each plantain lengthwise on one side deep enough to cut through the skin but not the plantain.
    • Place the plantains in a pot with enough water to cover them and cook for about 30 minutes or until they are soft.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and take one plantain at the time from the hot water (It’s better to smash them when they are still warm). Peel the plantain and cut them into 4 thick slices while still hot.
    • Flat each slice as much as possible without braking the piece using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass. Place them on the baking sheet, add cooking spay on top of each piece and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 7 to 9 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Turn the patacones and bake on the other side for about 7 minutes. Season with more salt and serve with your favorite topping.
    Keyword Baked tostones, healthy patacones
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Lily

      December 11, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      Can you share the recipe for the red sauce. Thanks

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        December 12, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        5 stars
        Hogao https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/colombian-tomato-and-onion-sauce-hogao/

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        • Lily Sanchez

          December 12, 2020 at 3:31 pm

          5 stars
          Awesome thanks

          Reply
    2. James

      January 02, 2024 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      The process of preparing tostones I can recall from our cook in Medellin over 60 years ago. I am looking to remake the cooking I experienced as a child. Started this adventure after watching Master Chef Colombia. Thanks

      Reply
    3. Alan Bowman

      January 07, 2025 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      We usually have patacones with poached salmon

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