Plantain Chips
CaribbeanHardVeganDairy-FreeGluten-Free

Plantain Chips

A delicious caribbean dish. Completely plant-based. Gluten-free friendly. Dairy-free option.

Total Time

67 min

Serves

8

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Ingredients

  • About 4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds green plantains
  • Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer; an adjustable-blade slicer or Y-shaped vegetable peeler

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 inch oil to 375°F in a 4- to 5-quarts heavy pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, cut ends from (unpeeled) plantains, then halve plantains crosswise.

  3. 3

    Cut a lengthwise slit through peel and discard peel.

  4. 4

    Cut plantains lengthwise into very thin slices (less than 1/16 inch thick) with slicer.

  5. 5

    Fry plantains in batches of 10 to 12 slices, turning frequently, until golden, about 1 minute per batch.

  6. 6

    Drain on paper towels, immediately seasoning each batch with salt.

  7. 7

    Return oil to 375°F between batches.

Cooking Timer

01:07:00
Custom Timer (minutes)

Recipe Info

Prep Time:16 min
Cook Time:51 min
Total Time:67 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:8