Homemade Plantain Fries {Crispy Healthy Snack}

Homemade plantain chips have become snacks in our homes. I want to try some healthier and better ways than bagging fries, and now my husband asks them every week! Even the kids, they swallowed them directly from the baking sheet before they were completely cooled.

Unlike traditional plantain chips, these chips are baked in the oven instead of frying, thus reducing calories. I seasoned it with salt and pepper, but you can play with different seasonings to get the results you want. They are healthy snacks, dipped in salsa, or a crunchy side of sandwiches, soup or taco nights.

If you like to eat full plantain, try this baked plantain recipe!

What is plantain?

Plantains look like oversized bananas, but they are actually a starchy cousin, and are more commonly used in cooking than they are consumed. Plantain originally came from Southeast Asia but is now growing throughout the Caribbean, Central America and parts of Africa, and is a major ingredient in many global cuisines.

Unlike bananas, plantains are not sweet when green. They are solid, earthy and slightly sturdy, which makes them perfect for sliced, baked or fried into fries. They become sweeter and softer when they mature, but for shredding, light green or freshly turned yellow plantains can give you the perfect texture: crispy, not chewy. Once baked, they have a satisfying crunch and gentle flavor that pairs perfectly with sprinkled sea salt or your favorite seasoning.

Before you begin

Here are some important things you need to know before making this recipe:

• Mandolin = Must: A mandolin slicer ensures even and even ultra-thin slices. If you don’t have one, use a sharp knife and slice as thin as possible.
• Don’t skip the break: After baking, letting the chips cool for at least 15 minutes can help them complete the fragility.
• Double batch tips: These are very fast. Immediately slice the two plantains, but bake on separate trays to avoid overlapping.
• Choose the right plantain: For crispy fries, pair with a light green or a big yellow plantain that just turned yellow, but remains firm. Plantain, the sweeter the crumbs, the softer it is, which can lead to baked or moist spots.

How to make plantain chips

Here’s how to make your own plantain chip in the oven:

1. Preheat the oven

Liner the baking tray with parchment paper and heat the oven.

2. Peeled plantain

Cut the ends and carefully remove the peel without cutting into the plantain.

3. slice

Use a mandolin or a sharp knife to cut plantain into thin, even round shapes.

4. Try with oil and salt

Spread the slices in oil and sprinkle with salt.

Expert tips: If you want to reduce more calories, use fuel spray to slice the plantain.

5. Arrange and bake

Place sliced single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.

6. Let them cool down

Cool the debris from the pan for at least 15 minutes to be firm before eating.

How to make plantain chips in a fryer

If you want crisper fries in less time, the Air Fryer is a great option. The following are:

1. Prepare the plantain

Peel the plantain and slice it with a mandolin or a very sharp knife. Thinner and brittle.

2. Throw oil and seasoning

Oil the slices (coconut, avocado or olive oil) and sprinkle with salt or your favorite seasoning.

3. Single layer of air explosion

Place sliced single layer in an air fry basket. Avoid overlap, otherwise they won’t be correct and clear.

4. Cook 350°F

Fry at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes, flip halfway. Pay close attention to them. They can quickly go from gold to excessive.

How to store, heat and serve

Here is the fresh approach to the entire week for Plantain chips:

• Shop: After cooling, place the plantain chip in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Add tissues to it to help absorb moisture and keep it crispy.
• Reheat: If the chip starts to soften, eject in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes to re-spin.
• Serve: Serve with avocado sauce, black bean dip, homemade hummus, tuna salad or classic chicken salad for easy lunch plate.

Changes and simple swaps

Want to change the recipe? Here are some simple swaps:

• Use savory spices: Before baking, add smoked chili powder, garlic powder or chili powder before baking.
• Try the sweet version: Before baking, use mature yellow plantain and throw away with cinnamon and a little brown sugar.
• Use avocado oil: Coconut oil adds a subtle sweetness, but avocado oil is perfect for more neutral flavors and high smoke points.