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    Home » Snacks

    Sweet Plantain Chips Recipe

    Published on Feb 24, 2022 Modified: Aug 13, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

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    These Sweet Plantain Chips are made by thinly slicing ripe plantains and frying them lightly in oil. They are crispy, salty and delicious!

    Bowl of sweet plantain chips spilling out onto the counter.

    Hello Reader! I try my hardest to research recipes as best as I can before posting to ensure I am representing each culture correctly. If this recipe is from your country and I have made a mistake or you have suggestions for how to make it more authentic, I would love to hear! Please leave a comment below letting me know what should be different, and I will rework the recipe. It is always my intention to pay homage and respect to each cultural dish that I cook. Thanks for reading!

    I love plantains! Since starting this blog, I have found a lot of fun and tasty ways to experiment with plantains (check out my 5 Best Plantain Recipes).

    While you can boil, bake, and dehydrate plantains, my favorite method is the plain and simple frying method. And while most recipes call for frying the green, savory kind, I also enjoy eating sweet ones!

    This recipe will teach you how to make Sweet Plantain Chips, a delicious and easy snack. 

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    • What Do I Need to Make this Recipe? 
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    • Sweet Plantain Chips Recipe

    Why Make this Recipe

    1. Inexpensive: Plantain chips at the store are expensive! Make them at home for more bang for your buck. 
    2. No Extra Ingredients: Pre-packaged plantain chips are often full of extra sugar and additives. By making them at home, you know that there are only 3 ingredients in this recipe. 

    What Do I Need to Make this Recipe? 

    Ingredients 

    1. Plantains: Choose plantains that are yellow in color and are just starting to get small brown spots. If there are too many brown spots, the plantain will be hard to peel. 
    2. Oil: You can use vegetable oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil. You will need enough to create about an inch of oil in the bottom of your pot/pan. 
    3. Salt: I use coarse sea salt for this recipe. 

    Tools 

    1. Pot: I use a medium pot with high sides for safety when frying. You can also use a frying pan if it is deep enough to safely hold the oil. I like frying in my cast iron skillet. 
    2. Tongs: I use tongs to flip the plantains, but you can also use a metal slotted spoon. 

    How to Make this Recipe

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    Step 1: Prepare the Plantains 

    Peeled yellow plantains on a cutting board.

    Cut the peeled plantain into slices about ⅛” in width. 

    Step 2: Fry 

    Slices of plantains frying in vegetable oil.

    Add about 1” worth of oil into a medium pot and heat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 

    Add the plantain slices into the oil and fry until browned on the bottom. Use tongs or a metal slotted spoon to flip the plantains and fry on the other side.

    Step 3: Finishing Touches 

    Once cooked, add the fried plantains on a paper towel to allow them to cool. 

    Sprinkle them with salt immediately. Enjoy! 

    Seasonings

    Sweet

    If you want more than just sea salt on your final Sweet Plantain Chips, here are some flavors you can add: 

    • Cinnamon 
    • Nutmeg
    • Cardamom
    • Coconut Flakes

    Savory

    If you opt to make Savory Plantain Chips instead (by using green plantains) you can also add: 

    • Garlic powder
    • Paprika
    • Lime Juice
    • Chili Powder
    • Curry Powder
    • You can even mix cultures and serve them with this German Obatzda (Beer, Cheese, and Onion Spread) 

    Expert Tips

    Sweet plantain chips with sea salt on top in a bowl.
    • Peeling a plantain can be tough. For step by step instructions, visit the “How to Peel a Plantain” section of my Tostones Video. 
    • You can cut the plantains into slices as thick as ½”. The thicker the slices the softer the insides of the plantains will be. 
    • Because we are making sweet plantains, they will not be as crispy as they would be if we used green plantains. The center will be softer. This is normal! 
    • Choose green plantains for a more savory snack. Then use them to scoop up some Mango Pico de Gallo for a delicious appetizer.


    Recipe FAQs

    Fingers picking up a sweet plantain chip from a bowl.
    What are Plantain Chips?

    Plantain chips are similar to regular potato chips (cut into thin slices and fried), but they are made with plantains instead! 

    Plantains are starchy vegetables that are similar to a banana in appearance but more like a potato in taste. The greener the plantain, the more savory your snack will be. Because we are using yellow plantains in this recipe, these chips will be sweet. 

    How to Cut Sweet Plantains

    Use a knife to cut the plantain into thin slices about ⅛” thick. You want to try to make your plantains as uniformly cut as possible, so that they cook at the same speed. You can also use a mandolin for this. 

    Can I Bake Them Instead? 

    Yes, if you want to bake your Sweet Plantain Chips you can! Coat them in some olive oil, lay them on a baking sheet with parchment paper, and bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. 

    Did you enjoy this recipe for Sweet Plantain Chips? If so, make sure to check out these other recipes I picked out just for you!: 

    • Red Beans and Plantains from Burundi
    • Perfectly Crispy Homemade Tostones Recipe 
    • Bandeja Paisa from Colombia
    • Haitian Griot
    View of sweet plantain chips in a bowl with sea salt sprinkled on top.
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    Fried plantain chips spilling out of a serving bowl.

    Sweet Plantain Chips Recipe

    These Sweet Plantain Chips are made by thinly slicing ripe plantains and frying them lightly in oil. They are crispy, salty and delicious!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American, latin america
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 171kcal
    Author: Alexandria Drzazgowski

    Equipment

    • Pot(s)
    • Tongs
    • Slotted Spoon
    • Paper Towel

    Ingredients

    • 2 Yellow Plantains, peeled
    • Vegetable Oil, for frying
    • Sea salt, to taste

    Instructions

    • Cut the 2 peeled yellow plantains into slices about ⅛” in width.
    • Add about 1” worth of oil into a medium pot and heat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Add the plantain slices into the oil and fry until browned on the bottom. Use tongs or a metal slotted spoon to flip the plantains and fry on the other side.
    • Once cooked, add the fried plantains on a paper towel to allow them to cool. Sprinkle them with salt immediately. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe Copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only. 
    • Plantains: Choose plantains that are yellow in color and are just starting to get small brown spots. If there are too many brown spots, the plantain will be hard to peel. 
    • Oil: You can use vegetable oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil. You will need enough to create about an inch of oil in the bottom of your pot/pan. 
    • Salt: I use coarse sea salt for this recipe. 
    • You can cut the plantains into slices as thick as ½”. The thicker the slices the softer the insides of the plantains will be. 
    • Because we are making sweet plantains, they will not be as crispy as they would be if we used green plantains. The center will be softer. This is normal! 
    • Choose green plantains for a more savory snack.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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