I enjoy making these Mini Baked Plantain Frittatas with the children. They are quick and easy to prepare: simply whisk eggs with leftover fried plantain, chives and spring onions, then bake. The kids love adding small bits of leftovers from the fridge, and for an adult version you can stir in a little chilli sauce for heat.
When is the best time to serve a plantain frittata?
These mini baked frittatas are versatile and work well for breakfast, brunch, lunchboxes or as grab-and-go snacks. They also make a practical addition to a holiday spread since you can prepare them ahead of time and reheat as needed—perfect alongside other sides such as roast okra and sweet potato salad.
How to make this plantain frittata recipe — step by step
Step 1. Peel the plantain and slice it.
Step 2. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the plantain slices for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. You may need to fry in batches. Cut the fried slices into smaller pieces.
Step 3. Preheat the oven to fan-assisted 160°C (180°C conventional) / 350°F / gas mark 4.
Step 4. Lightly oil a 6-cup silicone muffin tin, including the top of the tin—coconut oil works well.
Step 5. Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk. Stir in the fried plantain pieces, finely chopped spring onions, chopped chives, red bell pepper and optional sweet chilli sauce, then season with salt and ground black pepper.
Step 6. Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cups.
Step 7. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the frittatas are golden and cooked through.
Serving tip: Because of the plantain, these frittatas are best enjoyed warm.
This simple mini baked plantain frittata recipe is easy to adapt — add cooked meats, different vegetables or herbs to suit your family’s tastes. It’s a great way to use up leftovers while making a satisfying, portable bite.
Thank you for reading the Mini Baked Plantain Frittata recipe. I hope you try it and enjoy it—I’ll keep sharing traditional African recipes, fusion ideas and simple meals for busy days.
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Mini Baked Plantain Frittatas
Ingredients
- 1 plantain
- Oil for frying
- 4 large eggs
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
- 2 tbs chopped chives
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce optional
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
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Peel the plantain and cut into slices.
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Heat oil and fry the plantain slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Fry in batches if needed, then chop into smaller pieces.
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Preheat oven to fan-assisted 160°C / 180°C conventional / 350°F / gas mark 4.
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Lightly oil a 6-cup silicone muffin tin.
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Whisk the eggs in a bowl and mix in the plantain, spring onions, chives, red pepper, sweet chilli sauce (if using), salt and pepper.
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Divide the mixture among the muffin cups.
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Bake for about 20 minutes until set and golden.
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Serve warm.