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Crispy Mexican Tostones with Avocado Pico de Gallo

Name: Crispy Mexican Tostones with Avocado Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: Green plantains, 3; Vegetable oil, 2 cups; Salt, To taste; Ripe avocados, 2, diced; Tomatoes, 2, diced; Red onion, 1, finely chopped; Jalapeño, 1, seeded and minced; Lime juice, From 1 lime; Fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons, chopped; Salt and pepper, To taste

A delightful snack combining the crispy texture of tostones with the fresh flavors of a vibrant avocado pico de gallo.

4.6(313 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 1, 2025

Crispy Mexican Tostones with Avocado Pico de Gallo — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tostones

For the Avocado Pico de Gallo

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 1206 kcal
Protein: 3.25 g
Carbs: 37.5 g
Fat: 123.5 g
Fiber: 8.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4825 kcal
Protein: 13 g
Carbs: 150 g
Fat: 494 g
Fiber: 33 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Green plantains 3	400	4	100	1	7
Vegetable oil 2 cups	3840	0	0	448	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Ripe avocados 2, diced	480	6	24	44	20
Tomatoes 2, diced	50	2	12	1	4
Red onion 1, finely chopped	40	1	10	0	2
Jalapeño 1, seeded and minced	4	0	1	0	0
Lime juice From 1 lime	10	0	3	0	0
Fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Tostones

1
Slice plantains
Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
2
Heat oil
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
3
Fry plantains
Fry plantain slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan while frying plantains.

Making the Avocado Pico de Gallo

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine diced avocados, tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño.
2
Season
Add lime juice and cilantro. Mix gently to combine.
3
Adjust flavors
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Chill the pico de gallo in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

How to Make Crispy Mexican Tostones with Avocado Pico de Gallo

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying Plantains
Fry on medium heat until golden.
2
Flattening Plantains
Carefully use a flat object to press each slice to about ½ inch thick.
3
Second Frying
Refry flattened plantains until crispier and deep golden.