How to Make Plantain Chips (Baked and Fried)

Plantain chips are a tasty, crispy snack and healthy alternative to chips. To find out how to make plantain chips, check out our recipes for baked or fried options here.

Though plantain chips are sold at most grocery stores you can easily make them yourself at home. For those who have never eaten plantains before, they look similar to a banana, however they are heavier, firmer, and the skin is thicker. Plantains are also slightly more savory than bananas, making them a perfect contender to make plantain chips at home.

To learn out how to bake or fry plantain chips, keep reading. Both recipes makes about 4 servings of plantain chips. For a smaller serving, use just one plantain and for more, double the recipe. 

How to Make Baked Plantain Chips

Ingredients:

• 2 green plantains, peeled
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• Sea salt to taste 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. With a small knife and with precision, thinly slice the plantain horizontally. Add the plantain slices to a bowl and toss with avocado oil to evenly coat.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or parchment paper substitute, and place the plantain slices on the tray in one layer. Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until just golden along the edges.

These baked plantain chips can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days. 

How to Make Fried Plantain Chips

Ingredients:

• 2 green plantains, peeled
• 1 bottle vegetable oil, for frying
• sea salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Thinly slice the plantain horizontally. 
2. In either a deep sauté pan or fryer, heat the oil to between 375F and 400F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to check the temperature. There should be enough oil to fully cover the plantains.
3. Add the plantains to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd them to prevent them from sticking together. You can also use a spatula to stir the plantains to make sure they are evenly distributed. 
4. Fry until the plantain chips are golden in color.
5. Remove the chips from the oil and drain on paper towels.
6. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

These fried plantain chips can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.

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