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Fried Plantain Chips Recipe

Name: Fried Plantain Chips Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 green plantains; Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups/475ml); Kosher salt

Fried green plantain chips seasoned lightly with salt are a popular snack all over the Caribbean and Central and South America. The key to success is cutting uniform slices for even cooking.

25 min total 5 min prep 20 min cook 8 551 cal

Ingredients

8 serv.

2 green plantains
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups/475ml)
Kosher salt

Instructions

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1 Cut off the ends of each plantain.
2 Peel plantains.
3 Cut plantains in half crosswise.
4 Using a mandoline slicer, slice plantains lengthwise into planks 1/8 inch thick.
5 Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack. Fill a large, deep cast iron or stainless steel skillet halfway with oil. Set over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350°F (175°C). Working in batches and avoiding crowding the pan, add plantain slices and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 4 minutes total. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer plantains to wire rack to drain. Season right away with salt. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.