
CaribbeanHardVeganDairy-FreeGluten-Free
Plantain Chips
A delicious caribbean dish. Completely plant-based. Gluten-free friendly. Dairy-free option.
Total Time
67 min
Serves
8
Rating
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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
Heat 1 inch oil to 375°F in a 4- to 5-quarts heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Meanwhile, cut ends from (unpeeled) plantains, then halve plantains crosswise.
- 3
Cut a lengthwise slit through peel and discard peel.
- 4
Cut plantains lengthwise into very thin slices (less than 1/16 inch thick) with slicer.
- 5
Fry plantains in batches of 10 to 12 slices, turning frequently, until golden, about 1 minute per batch.
- 6
Drain on paper towels, immediately seasoning each batch with salt.
- 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