BHA & BHT Free Ginger-Scallion Plantain Chips

Store-bought chips are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic preservatives, with BHA and BHT hiding in ingredient lists under vague terms like "freshness preserved." Making your own at home puts you completely in control, and this baked version delivers serious crunch without any of those additives. Green plantains slice up beautifully thin and bake into golden, satisfying chips that hold their crisp long after they cool on the pan. Coconut oil, fresh ginger, and ground turmeric do all the heavy flavor lifting here, giving every chip a warm, aromatic coating that feels a little unexpected and totally addictive. The scallion greens go on right out of the oven, wilting just slightly against the hot chips and adding a fresh, mild bite that balances the earthiness of the turmeric. The technique is straightforward — uniform slices, a single layer on the pan, and a close eye during the final minutes — and the payoff is a snack that tastes far more impressive than the short ingredient list suggests. These are the kind of chips you make once and then find yourself making every week.

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