
Crunchy, salty, and deeply satisfying, these plantain chips deliver everything you want from a snack without a single grain of wheat in sight. Green plantains are naturally starchy and sturdy, which means they fry up into remarkably crisp rounds that hold their snap long after they cool. Frying in coconut oil gives each chip a subtle richness that pairs beautifully with the flaky sea salt finish ā it's a simple combination that somehow tastes like way more effort than it actually is. Store-bought chip options can be a minefield of hidden gluten-containing additives and shared production lines, so making your own batch at home puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The mandoline technique is the real secret here ā uniform slices mean every chip cooks evenly, so you're not fishing out half-burnt edges while the centers are still soft. These are the kind of snack that disappears fast, so consider doubling the batch.
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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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