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    Home » Appetizer

    Baked Plantain Chips

    Dec 1, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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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.

    Plantain Chips on a tray

    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 close up shot

    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 with oil

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

    mixing plantain slices 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 takes 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 or 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 arranged on a tray

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    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.
    4.83 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes 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.
      slicing plantains thinly with mandoline
    • In a small bowl or ramekin, mix together the curry powder, paprika, salt, and grapeseed oil.
      mixing spices for plantain chips
    • 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
    • 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

    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.
    plantain ripeness comparison

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 245mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1935IUVitamin C: 16.7mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1.5mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Grace Bailey says

      April 22, 2023 at 4:49 pm

      Since you like plantain chips ( yellow), you can eat the green ones too. They must be boiled first then baked. They taste like potatoes and can be eaten
      mashed & seasoned or baked chips like French Fries w/ ketchup. Some people fry them as well. Its a Carribbean Treat. Try them!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        May 18, 2023 at 9:17 am

        Hi Grace! I did try green plantains I like them. Thanks for the tips!

        Reply
    2. Janelle Zook says

      February 16, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      Can I freeze them?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        February 17, 2023 at 10:58 am

        Hi Janelle! No, I don't think these would freeze well.

        Reply
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