Alpha Gal Friendly Sea Salt Plantain Chips
Crunchy, salty, and deeply satisfying, these plantain chips hit that snack craving in the best possible way. Made with just three ingredients ā green plantains, coconut oil, and flaky sea salt ā there's nothing hidden in here to worry about, which is a genuine relief when mammalian-derived ingredients can lurk in the most unexpected packaged snacks. Frying in coconut oil keeps everything plant-based and clean, giving each chip a beautifully golden color and a rich, neutral flavor that lets the plantain shine. The mandoline trick is the real secret weapon: slicing to a consistent thinness means every single chip fries evenly, with no soggy centers or burnt edges. A quick sprinkle of flaky sea salt straight out of the oil is all the seasoning you need, though it's easy to customize from there. They crisp up even more as they cool on the rack, so try to resist eating them all straight away ā though no promises.
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4 servings
- 2 large green plantains (about 1 lb total)
- 2 cups coconut oil, for frying
- Ā¾ tsp flaky sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- 1
Score the skin of each plantain lengthwise with a knife, then peel and discard the skin. Using a mandoline set to 1/16-inch (about 1.5 mm) or a sharp knife, slice the plantains crosswise into rounds as uniformly thin as possible ā consistent thickness ensures even frying.
- 2
Add the coconut oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350Ā°F (175Ā°C) on a deep-fry thermometer.
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