Thick, golden, and unapologetically crunchy, patacones are the bold, rebellious cousin of the delicate French fry. Smashed, twice-fried green plantains, they shatter between your teeth with a satisfying crisp before giving way to a tender, starchy center. Drenched in garlicky hogao sauce, piled high with shredded beef, or devoured straight with a pinch of salt, these addictive rounds are proof that simplicity can be downright dangerous. Forget the weak crunch of chips—patacones hit harder, taste bolder, and demand your full, messy, finger-licking attention.