# Plantain Fries Recipes These Baked French Fries Come with a Side of Garlic Avocado Dipping Sauce By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-04-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantain-fries References: [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/04/20/baked-plantain-fries-with-garlic-avocado-dipping-sauce/) These baked plantain fries are a healthy alternative to the [salty snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zambos-with-tajin) and also make a tasty savory breakfast. Posted on Tasty Yummies, the recipe is ideal for those with dietary restrictions, allergies or even people on the Autoimmune Protocol like food blogger Beth. Similar to traditional french fries, the plantain fries are starchy, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They aren't sweet like [sweet potato fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-sweet-potato-fries) either and go great with [garlic avocado dipping sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-cream-and-onion-dip). To make your own, you will need a large green plantain, coconut oil, sea salt and garlic powder. The dipping sauce calls for ingredients such as avocado, a large clove of garlic, lime juice, water, olive oil and sea salt. Beth notes you could also dip the fries in homemade chimichurri, aioli or mayonnaise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Baked Plantain Fries:** Opportunity for creating innovative and healthier alternatives to traditional french fries using plantains as the main ingredient. - **Dietary-restricted Recipes:** Opportunity for developing recipes that cater to people with dietary restrictions and allergies, providing them with delicious and safe food options. - **Gourmet Dipping Sauces:** Opportunity for creating unique and flavorful dipping sauces that complement and enhance the taste of various dishes, such as garlic avocado dipping sauce. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food:** Innovative plant-based food companies can capitalize on the trend of baked plantain fries as a healthier snack alternative in the health food industry. - **Specialty Diets:** Catering to those with dietary restrictions, the specialty diet industry can develop products and services that offer tasty and safe options for people with various dietary needs. - **Condiments & Sauces:** With the rise in demand for unique flavors, the condiments and sauces industry can capitalize on the trend by creating and marketing gourmet dipping sauces that enhance the taste of different dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutrient-Dense Plantain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamba-foods-plantain-chips.md) - [Seasoned Plantain Chip Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-1.md) - [Seasoned Branded Plantain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-plantain-chips.md) - [Plant-Based Tailgating Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-game-day-vegan-tailgate.md) - [Award-Winning Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-origen.md) - [Rippled Air-Fried Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-fries.md) - [Air-Fried French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries.md) - [Dippable Crisp-Flavored Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morningstar-farms-chikn-fries.md) - [Spiced Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zambos-with-tajin.md)