Low Iodine Turmeric Plantain Chips

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

4.5

(25)

Crispy, golden, and dusted with warm spice, these baked plantain chips hit that satisfying crunch you crave without any of the ingredients that make snacking complicated on a low-iodine plan. Green plantains, coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt are all naturally free of iodine concerns, so you can munch away without second-guessing the label. The turmeric gives each chip a gorgeous amber color and an earthy depth, while the ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. A mandoline is your best friend here — getting those slices paper-thin and uniform is the real secret to chips that bake up evenly and shatter when you bite into them. The optional squeeze of fresh lime juice at the end brightens everything up and makes the spices pop in the best way. Store-bought chips are a minefield of iodized salt and mystery seasonings, but this oven-baked version puts you fully in control. Let them cool completely before storing and they'll stay crisp for days — though honestly, they rarely last that long.

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Ingredients

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
Chef's tip
Fine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
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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