I love plantain chips when I am looking for something crunchy to snack on. I love the flavor. Sprinkled with a little salt – it’s the perfect treat.
It never occurred to me to make my own though. Whenever I pick up some green plantains in the market, I tend to stick with tostones or use them in a hash. I’ve always relied on the bagged chips though. Not sure why – especially now that I know how easy they are to make.
What I don’t like about the bagged variety are the additives. Way too much oil and sometimes other preservatives might be added to the mix. Plantains are a fairly healthy starch and when prepared properly, are not so bad for you!
So I made my own. And since I couldn’t just be all simple, I needed to spice it up. I chose to go the smokey route. I added some smoked paprika, garlic and salt. So easy! Tossed it all on some olive oil. Laid it on a baking sheet and then baked it for about 30 minutes or so, flipping over once. How easy can it get?
I let them cool about a minute before munching on them. They were so good. I’ve definitely given up my bagged plantain chip habit. These are so much better!
- 3 Green Plantains
- 1.5 tbsp. olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp. smoked paprika
- sea salt
- ½ tbsp. garlic powder
- Preheat oven to 350
- Peel the plantains (use the linked how-to guide)
- Slice the plantains thinly on a diagonal
- In a large bowl, toss the plantains with the oil and spices
- Lay the plantain chips in a single layer on a baking sheet
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, until crisp. Flip the chips half-way through the baking process and check on them toward the end to ensure that they aren't burning.
- Cool for a few minutes before eating.
- Enjoy!
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