Plantain Chips - Episode 1025

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.

Cut off the ends of the plantains and cut them into three pieces to make peeling easier.

Score the plantains where the skin meets the flesh to peel them.

Cut the peeled plantains into ten thin triangle slices.

Test the coconut oil to ensure it's nice and hot before frying.

Fry the plantain slices in batches until they have a nice light brown color, about 9 minutes total for both batches.

Remove the fried plantains and drain them on paper towels.

While the second batch is frying, sprinkle salt and Cajun seasoning on the first batch to absorb the flavors.

Taste the chips to ensure they are crispy and flavorful.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary