Plantain Chips

Learn how to make crispy homemade plantain chips with just 3 simple ingredients. These thinly sliced green plantains are fried until golden brown and perfectly crisp for an easy Caribbean-inspired snack.

Course Snack

Cuisine Caribbean

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 328kcal

Equipment

Knife
Mandoline slicer
Frying Pan
Deep-fry thermometer

Ingredients

3 green plantain
4 cups Oil (suitable for frying, see notes)
2 teaspoons coarse salt (or salt to taste)

Instructions

Add enough oil to fill a deep heavy-bottom pot about 2 to 3 inches deep. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350°F.
If you don’t have a deep fry thermometer, test the oil by adding a slice of plantain. If it immediately floats and starts to sizzle, the oil is ready. If it sinks without floating right away, the oil needs more time to heat.
While the oil heats, peel the plantains. Once the oil is ready, place the mandoline slicer securely over the pot and carefully slice the plantains into thin rounds directly into the hot oil. Work in batches of ½ to 1 plantain at a time to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Fry the plantains until most of the sizzling stops, about 2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Continue frying for another 30 to 45 seconds until the chips are crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels or a wire rack. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
Serve the plantain chips on their own or with a side of mango sour for a traditional Guyanese snack experience.

Notes

Oil: Use a neutral-tasting high smoke point oil suitable for frying, like avocado oil, light-tasting olive oil, or sunflower oil. You’ll need enough oil to fill your pot about 2 to 3 inches deep, so the amount will vary depending on the size of your pot.

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