These vanilla-infused Sweet & Salty Plantain Chips are a delicious, crunchy snack. Besides being allergy-friendly, they are also suitable for a vegan diet. If you’re in the mood for potato chips but don’t want to eat a bag full of unhealthy processed chips, these plantain chips are perfect! They take only 4 ingredients to make and will be ready in about 20 minutes.
What are Plantain Chips?
As the name suggests, plantain chips are simply chips made from plantains. They are similar to bananas but have a lot of differences, too. For starters, plantains are larger and longer than a banana. They are technically a fruit, but like tomatoes, they are eaten and cooked like vegetables. Unlike bananas, you cannot eat raw plantains and must cook them before eating. However, they are versatile, and you can cook them no matter how ripe (green, yellow, or black). There are many ways to eat plantains, and they can be in appetizers, desserts, or even snacks like these sweet and salty plantain chips.
How to Make These Sweet and Salty Plantain Chips
This recipe is straightforward and will take less than 30 minutes to make. You won’t need any special equipment, but a mandolin with an adjustable blade might be helpful. You’ll need to peel your plantain and cut it into 1/8″ slices. Next, get a large bowl, place all the ingredients inside and toss the plantain slices until all the pieces are well coated. Then, fit a cookie sheet with a rack, and using tongs, place the plantain slices in a single later on the rack. Once on the rack, place them in an oven preheated to 375º F. Bake them for 20 minutes (until crispy and somewhat brown). Finally, once they are cool enough to pick up, sprinkle with a bit of extra vanilla sugar and salt and enjoy your sweet and salty plantain chips!
Recipe courtesy of Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
Ingredients
1 large, green plantain
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 Tablespoon vanilla salt (plus a little more for sprinkling)
1/2 Tablespoon vanilla coconut palm sugar (plus a little more for sprinkling)
Instructions
preheat oven to 375º F. Peel plantain, then cut into 1/8” slices. (Use a mandolin with an adjustable blade for best results.)
In a large bowl, toss plantain slices with olive oil, vanilla salt, and vanilla coconut sugar until all pieces are well coated.
Fit a cookie sheet with a rack. Using tongs, place plantain slices in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 20 minutes, or until they are crispy and somewhat brown. (Keep an eye on them as oven temps may vary.) When chips have cooled enough to handle, taste for salt and sugar. If desired, sprinkle on some more. Enjoy!
Nutrition: Gluten-Free, Corn-Free, Dairy-Free, AIP Diet Friendly, Paleo, Vegan
