Plantain Chips: 9 Secrets to Crispy, Sweet Chips Every Time
Here are my secrets to fool-proof, extra crispy plantain chips. These easy tips work all the time so save your money and forget the store bought plantain chips!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: African, Global, Nigerian, Tropical
Servings: 1
Calories: 342kcal
Equipment
Mandolin or Knife
Ingredients
1Ripe plantainsMake sure they're not overripe!
Vegetable oil
Instructions
Do not use overripe plantains:
Unless you are a skilled knife expert, don't hesitate to useĀ a mandolin slicer:
Make sure your oil is at the right temperature
Do not salt or season the plantains before frying them
Place the plantain chips in the hot oil one at a time, or in a single layer
Flip the chips continuously!
Watch the color and listen for the sizzle
Season while hot
Cool completely before serving
Notes
If they happen to survive longer than one hour after they are served, store the crisp plantain chips in an air tight container to ensure the ULTIMATE CRISPNESS is maintained.