Artificial Flavors Free Turmeric Plantain Chips
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, these baked plantain chips hit that satisfying snack craving without a single synthetic shortcut. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — green plantains, coconut oil, ground turmeric, ginger, and sea salt — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what "natural flavor" actually means. Store-bought chip alternatives can be a minefield of undisclosed flavor compounds, but making your own batch at home puts you completely in control. The turmeric gives each chip a gorgeous amber hue and a subtle earthiness, while the ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Slicing thin and baking in a single layer is the real secret to that deep, satisfying crunch — patience in those final minutes pays off big. A squeeze of fresh lime juice at the end brightens everything up and makes the whole bowl disappear faster than you'd expect. These keep well in an airtight container, so you can make a batch ahead and snack clean all week long.
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4 servings
- 2 large green plantains, peeled
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Score the skin of each plantain lengthwise with a knife, then peel. Using a mandoline set to 1/16-inch (about 1.5 mm) or a very sharp knife, slice the plantains crosswise into rounds as thin and uniform as possible — uneven slices will brown at different rates.
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