Pistachio Free Sea Salt Plantain Chips
Crunchy, salty, and deeply satisfying, these golden plantain chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast once they hit the table. Made with just three ingredients — green plantains, coconut oil, and flaky sea salt — they're refreshingly straightforward and completely free of tree nuts or any sneaky cross-contamination risks that come with packaged snack foods. Green plantains are the key here: their lower sugar content means they fry up crisp and savory rather than sweet, giving you that addictive chip texture you're after. Slicing them thin and uniform on a mandoline is what makes the difference between a chip and a sad, chewy round, so that step is worth the extra care. Frying in batches and letting the oil return to temperature between rounds keeps everything cooking evenly and prevents soggy results. A generous hit of flaky sea salt straight out of the oil is the finishing move — it clings perfectly while the chips are still hot and glistening. These are ideal for dipping, snacking straight off the rack, or serving alongside anything that needs a little crunch on the side.
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4 servings
- 2 large green plantains (about 1 lb total)
- 2 cups coconut oil, for frying
- ¾ 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 — 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 350°F (175°C) on a deep-fry thermometer.
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