Plantain Chips
Crispy, golden-brown chips made from thinly sliced green plantains, fried to perfection and seasoned with salt. A delicious homemade snack that's both crunchy and satisfying.
6 servings
35 min
Ingredients
- •4 cups vegetable oil
- •2 pounds green plantains
- •Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer; an adjustable-blade slicer or Y-shaped vegetable peeler
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat 1 inch oil to 375°F in a 4- to 5-quarts heavy pot over medium-high heat.
10 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, cut ends from (unpeeled) plantains, then halve plantains crosswise. Cut a lengthwise slit through peel and discard peel. Cut plantains lengthwise into very thin slices (less than 1/16 inch thick) with slicer.
10 min
- 3.
Fry plantains in batches of 10 to 12 slices, turning frequently, until golden, about 1 minute per batch. Drain on paper towels, immediately seasoning each batch with salt. Return oil to 375°F between batches.
15 min