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a black bowl of homemade plantain chips.

Homemade Plantain Chips 3-Ways

Plantain chips are a delicious, crispy savoury snack made 3 ways with just 3 ingredients. Whether you enjoy it fried, baked or air fried, these versatile Caribbean chips are a tasty, healthier alternative to classic potato chips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sides, Snacks
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican, Latin American
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Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Knife or Mandolin
  • Air-Fryer optional
  • Oven optional

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Plantain unripe but slightly yellow
  • 1 tsp Salt season to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
  • Vegetable Oil enough for frying

Instructions

  • Cut both ends of the plantains off, and cut a slit down the outer side of each plantain (lengthwise), then remove the peel. Then slice the plantains on a diagonal/ in rounds or use a mandolin (on the thinnest setting), about 1/4-inch thick and set the sliced plantains aside.

Fried Plantain Chips

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high, add plantain with a sprinkle of salt and fry until the plantain has reached a golden brown colour, flipping once, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chips from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Oven Baked Plantain Chips

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) then line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the plantain slices on the tray in a single layer. Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden around the edges and crispy, flipping at the halfway point.

Air Fryer Plantain Chips

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and spray the air-fryer basket with cooking oil. Add the plantain slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer being sure not to overcrowd. Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden around the edges flipping at the halfway point for even crisping.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg