Name: Plantain Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 plantains; Flaky sea salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; Optional other spices

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Plantain Chips

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Ingredients

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Plantain Chips

2 plantains

Flaky sea saltto taste

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional other spices

Instructions

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Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.

Peel the plantains by cutting the ends off and slicing gently down the length of the plantain skin about 3 times. You want to cut through the peel but try not to cut into the plantain much or at all. This should make it so the peel comes off easily. Discard the peels.

Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the plantains into even pieces. You want these to be as thin as possible which I find easiest with a mandoline on the thinnest setting.

Place the plantain chips into a bowl with the olive oil. Toss to coat the plantains evenly. Line the plantains on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle on the flaky sea salt. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10-13 minutes until the chips are lightly browned and beginning to get crispy. They’ll crisp up a lot more once they cool.

Let cool and enjoy!

Notes

These are best enjoyed day of, but can be kept in an airtight container for a few days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose the Right Plantain Ripeness 🍌
Use green plantains for savory chips—they're starchier and crispier than yellow ones. Avoid overly ripe (black) plantains as they'll be too soft and sweet.
Uniform Slicing for Even Cooking 🔪
Use a mandoline slicer to cut plantains into consistent 1/8-inch thickness, ensuring all chips cook at the same rate and achieve uniform crispiness.
Pat Dry for Maximum Crispness 🧻
After slicing, pat plantain slices completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which prevents steaming and ensures crispy, golden results.
Oil Distribution Technique 🫒
Toss plantain slices in a bowl with olive oil before spreading on the baking sheet—this ensures even coating and prevents dry, unevenly crisped chips.
Two-Temperature Baking Strategy 🌡️
Start at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 375°F for the final 10-15 minutes to achieve deep golden edges while preventing burning of thinner chips.