
Crispy, golden, and impossibly satisfying, these plantain chips deliver that addictive crunch you want from a snack without a single seed in sight. Green plantains are the star here ā their firm, starchy flesh holds up beautifully in hot coconut oil, frying into thin, delicate rounds that shatter with every bite. The mandoline technique is the real secret weapon, because uniform slices mean every chip cooks evenly and nothing comes out soggy or burnt. A shower of flaky sea salt while the chips are still hot is all the seasoning they need, letting the natural flavor of the plantain shine through. Store-bought chip options can be surprisingly tricky to navigate when you're avoiding seeds ā sesame, poppy, and sunflower have a way of sneaking into snack foods ā so making your own puts you fully in control. The short ingredient list means there's nowhere for hidden extras to hide, just plantains, coconut oil, and salt doing exactly what they're supposed to do. These cool right on the rack and crisp up even further, so by the time you're ready to dig in, they're absolutely perfect.
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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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