How to Make Crispy Plantain Chips

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

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

Cut the ends off the plantains.

Soak the plantains in warm water for about 5 minutes to make peeling easier.

Peel the plantains using a pointy knife along the veins.

Cut the plantains into thin rounds using a grater or mandolin, or by hand.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet until hot.

Test the oil by placing a piece of plantain in it; if it sizzles, the oil is ready.

Fry the plantain slices in batches until golden, about a couple of seconds per side.

Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle salt over the hot plantains to taste.

Ensure the chips are crispy by tapping them; they should sound hollow.

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