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Home » Appetizer » Baked Plantain Chips

Baked Plantain Chips

Last updated on October 12, 2021. Originally posted on March 17, 2021 By Tania Sheff

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Plantain Chips in a Bowl

These homemade Baked Plantain Chips are crunchy, healthy, and delicious! Make this recipe once and you’ll never buy them from the store again.

Baked Plantain Chips in a bowl, and plantain fruits on the background

Plantain chips are my new obsession. Tasty, easy to make, and healthy, these chips make a perfect snack for grown-ups and kids. I’ll teach you how to make them, and I am sure you are going to fall in love with plantain chips, too!

You may have already tried store-bought plantain chips. You loved them so much that you decided to try making them yourself. I’ve been there. I am so glad you found this recipe, friend! Once you try the homemade version, I doubt you’ll buy plantain chips again. Let’s get started!

Plantain Chips Video Tutorial

What is a Plantain

Plantain is a member of the banana family, but it is starchier and lower in sugar. It is bigger than a banana, has much thicker skin, and is usually consumed when still green. Although it is a fruit, because of the low sugar and high starch content, the plantain is treated as a vegetable. It can be baked, fried, roasted, and of course, turned into plantain chips!

Read more: Everything about Plantains.

Where to buy Plantains

Nowadays, plantains are sold in most grocery stores and large supermarkets. Most big chain food stores have them. They are usually located somewhere close to bananas, or root vegetables. I buy plantains from Walmart and Aldi.

Plantain Chips on a baking sheet

What Kind of Plantain is Best for Plantain Chips

Plantains can be consumed both green (must be cooked) and fully ripe (can be eaten raw). For plantain chips, it is best to use green ones that are just about to start turning yellow. If you use very green plantains, they will be very hard to peel and will have very little sweetness. But when the plantain just starts turning yellow, it still has enough starch to create crispy chips, but also offers a bit of sweetness. When mixed with spices, or just sea salt, this sweetness adds extra flavor to the chips. Check the photo below to help you pick the best plantains for your chips.

plantain ripeness comparison

Ingredients

  • green plantains
  • curry powder
  • paprika
  • salt
  • grapeseed or avocado oil

How to Make Plantain Chips

1.Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

2. Wash and peel the plantains. Cut them into very thin slices using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Place the slices into a medium mixing bowl.

slicing plantains thinly with mandoline

3. In a small bowl or ramekin, mix together the curry powder, paprika, salt, and grapeseed oil.

mixing spices for plantain chips

4. Pour the spice-oil mixture onto the plantain slices. Using your hands, gently mix it together, breaking the stuck slices apart.

mixing plantain chips with oil and spices

5. Arrange the plantain slices onto a large (about 12×17 inches), non-stick baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

arranging the plantain slices on a baking sheet
Plantain Chips in a Bowl

Helpful Tips & Tricks

Use a Mandoline. While it is certainly possible to slice plantains with a knife, a mandoline is the way to go! Not only is it harder and take longer to cut with a knife, but you won’t be able to get even slices, which makes the chips bake unevenly. Use the lowest setting on your mandoline slicer for the best results. You can find one at almost any large supermarket, or buy a mandoline from Amazon.

Use high-quality oil. I recommend using grapeseed or avocado oil for the best results. Both oils have a neutral flavor and make great chips.

Change spices. You can switch up the spices to make things more interesting when you get tired of the curry-paprika combo. You can just use oil and sea salt, or your favorite seasoning (Cajun, Berbere, Barbecue, etc.)

Make a dipping sauce. If you are feeling adventurous, make a dipping sauce for your chips. I especially love dipping them in Guacamole and Tzatziki.

How to Store Plantain Chips

Store the chips in a resealable sandwich bag. This is a good option if you plan to take the chips with you as a snack, or pack them in a lunch within the next few days. The chips should stay fresh for about 7 days when stored this way.

Are Plantain Chips Healthy?

Homemade plantain chips have much less oil, calories, and sodium when compared to store-bought ones. A small serving of plantain chips can definitely be a part of a healthy diet.

Are they Vegan?

Yes, these chips are vegan. They are Whole30 and AIP compliant.

Plantain Chips from upclose

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Plantain Chips on a baking sheet

Baked Plantain Chips

Tania Sheff
These homemade Baked Plantain Chips are crunchy, healthy, and delicious! Make this recipe once and you’ll never buy them from the store again.
4.75 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 4 servings
Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 green plantains see note
  • ½ tbsp. curry powder
  • ½ tbsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 ½ tbsp. grapeseed or avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
  • Wash and peel the plantains. Cut them into very thin slices using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Place the slices into a medium mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl or ramekin, mix together the curry powder, paprika, salt, and grapeseed oil.
  • Pour the spice-oil mixture onto the plantain slices. Using your hands, gently mix it together, breaking the stuck slices apart.
  • Arrange the plantain slices onto a large (about 12×17 inches), non-stick baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

It is best to use green plantains that are just about to start turning yellow. If you use very green plantains, they will be very hard to peel and will have very little sweetness. But when the plantain just starts turning yellow, it still has enough starch to create crispy chips, but also offers a bit of sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 245mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1935IUVitamin C: 16.7mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1.5mg
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  1. JUAN HERRERA says

    August 02, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    EXCELENTE!!!!! MUY PRACTICO!!!

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      August 02, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you, Juan!

      Reply
  2. Alba Quesada says

    May 19, 2021 at 12:23 am

    5 stars
    Es una delicia

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    • Tania Sheff says

      May 19, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you, Alba!

      Reply
  3. Stef says

    May 04, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    I’m from Kerala and this is our day to day snack. It tastes yum and is healthy. ♥️♥️♥️

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      May 05, 2021 at 11:43 am

      Thanks, Stef! I am headed to Google to learn more about your country. 🙂

      Reply
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