How to Make Crispy Plantain Chips | Easy Homemade Plantain Crisps Recipe

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Wash the plantains thoroughly.

Separate the plantains as you prepare to peel them.

Peel the plantains using a knife and your fingers.

Slice the plantains into thin pieces, ensuring they are thin for crispiness.

Prepare the deep fryer and add vegetable oil, heating it to between 180° C and 200° C.

Add the plantain slices to the hot oil and fry until they turn golden and crispy, monitoring the heat and reducing it to 140° C if necessary.

Drain the fried plantains and place them in a different bowl.

Repeat the frying process for additional batches, ensuring to flip the plantains for even cooking.

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