
Crispy, golden, and kissed with flaky sea salt, these plantain chips deliver serious snack satisfaction with just three clean ingredients. Green plantains fry up beautifully in coconut oil, developing a light crunch and a subtly starchy, savory flavor that's completely addictive. For anyone navigating grain-free or oat-free eating, store-bought chip options can feel like a minefield of shared facilities and surprise additives ā making a homemade batch this straightforward is genuinely exciting. The key is slicing the plantains as uniformly thin as possible, ideally with a mandoline, so every chip fries evenly and crisps up without any soggy stragglers. Frying in batches and letting the oil return to temperature between rounds keeps things consistent and ensures that satisfying snap in every bite. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt straight out of the oil is the finishing move ā it clings perfectly while the chips are still hot, then they firm up even more as they cool on the rack. Serve them as a snack, a party appetizer, or alongside anything that needs a little crunch on the side.
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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.
Add the coconut oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C) on a deep-fry thermometer.
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