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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 time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Ripe plantains (Make sure they're not overripe!)
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Do not use overripe plantains:
- 2
Unless you are a skilled knife expert, don't hesitate to use a mandolin slicer:
- 3
Make sure your oil is at the right temperature
- 4
Do not salt or season the plantains before frying them
- 5
Place the plantain chips in the hot oil one at a time, or in a single layer
- 6
Flip the chips continuously!
- 7
Watch the color and listen for the sizzle
- 8
Season while hot
- 9
Cool completely before serving