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Two glass jars filled with baked plantain chips are placed on a marble surface with a white cloth and another jar in the background.

Plantain Chips

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Megan Myers
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Crunchy plantain chips are easy to make with minimal ingredients. Great for serving with dips at parties!
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Ingredients

  • 2 plantains
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Trim the ends of the plantains, then make a shallow slit along the length of each plantain skin, taking care to not cut into the flesh. Peel off the skin and discard.
  • Slice the plantains into very thin rounds or planks using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or deep fryer, pour in enough vegetable oil to submerge the plantain slices. The oil should be about 2 inches deep in a skillet (fill to marked line in a deep fryer).
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of plantain; it should sizzle immediately.
  • Slide in a handful of plantain slices to the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden. Use tongs or a skimmer to remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining plantain until all slices are fried.
  • While the chips are still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste. Toss gently to coat, then serve or cool completely to store.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is an estimate based on online calculators and provided as a courtesy. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline only.

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