Homemade Plantain Chips
Ingredients
1 Green Plantain, Peeled
Salt for Seasoning, Optional
Oil for Frying
Yield 2 Servings
Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cooking Time 10 minutes
JAMAICAN PRESSED PLANTAIN RECIPE
Step 1
Using a sharp knife and cutting board or mandolin, slice green plantain paper thin, maybe ⅛th of an inch.
Step 2
Heat oil on medium heat, or use a deep fryer.
Step 3
Once oil is heated, drop a few pieces of plantains one by one, cooking for 10 seconds on each side. Remove from the oil, place on a paper towel to drain excess oil and immediately season with a sprinkle on salt.
Ensure not to overcrowd the oil to create an even fry. This will help the oil in maintaining proper temperature.
Step 4
Repeat the frying and seasoning process until all plantains are fried.
Serve with a dip of choice.
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Homemade Plantain Chips
Ingredients
- 1 Green Plantain, Peeled
- Salt for Seasoning, Optional
- Oil for Frying
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife and cutting board or mandolin, slice green plantain paper thin, maybe ⅛th of an inch.
- Heat oil on medium heat
- Once oil is heated, drop a few pieces of plantains one by one, cooking for 10 seconds on each side. Remove from the oil, place on a paper towel to drain excess oil and immediately season with a sprinkle on salt.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the oil to create an even fry. This will help the oil in maintaining proper temperature.
- Repeat the frying and seasoning process until all plantains are fried.
- Serve with a dip of choice.
Calories
134.26
Fat (grams)
4.82
Sat. Fat (grams)
0.36
Carbs (grams)
24.97
Fiber (grams)
1.87
Net carbs
23.10
Sugar (grams)
11.20
Protein (grams)
0.64
Sodium (milligrams)
24.43
Cholesterol (grams)
0.00
Wow you got them so thin! They look so good, makes me want to buy a plantain tomorrow! Any advice for picking a good one?
Hey Jourden,
I used a mandolin to make them paper thin. A sharp knife would do the trick.
In regards to picking a good plantain, just make sure it looks full and even in color. Sometimes there is more skin that plantain inside on the smaller ones so get a large plantain. I only used one plantain for this recipe and i made about 150 chips.
Happy Frying 😊