Baked Plantain Chips (2024)

These Baked Plantain Chips are a healthy and delicious snack that has great crunch. Oven-baked, these crispy chips are made with only four simple ingredients.

Try these plantain chips with some easy guacamole and paleo chicken zucchini fritters to make paleo-friendly meal.

Baked Plantain Chips Details

• Flavor– These Baked Plantain Chips are the perfect alternative to fried snacks, like potato chips or banana chips, but just as tasty. Baked with salt, pepper, and a little sunflower oil. They taste really similar to Trader Joes Baked plantain chips.
• Texture– They have a satisfying crunch just like your favorite snacking chips. This makes them perfect for dipping into guacamole, garlic cream cheese dip, or even salsa!
• Time– Peeling the plantains can be a little tedious, but once they’re in the oven, they only bake for about 18 minutes. But that also depends on the thickness of the slices.
• Ease– The only slightly difficult part of this recipe would be peeling the plantains. The skin is tough and does NOT peel like a banana.

What You’ll Need

• Green plantains-Sliced carefully while wearing gloves
• Sunflower oil– To help the seasonings stick and give more crispness
• Seasoning- Salt and Black pepper

How to Make Baked Plantain Chips

• Peel the plantains. To peel the green plantains, put on a pair of rubber gloves and make a few slits lengthwise on the plantain. Then use those cuts to guide you as you peel.
• Cut the plantain. Now cut the plantains into thin slices, each about 1/8 inch, using a knife, vegetable peeler, or mandolin. TIP: The thinner their cut, the faster they will bake.
• Mix with oil and seasoning. Place the plantain slices into a large bowl with sunflower oil, salt, and pepper. Using clean hands, give everything a good mix until the plantains are well coated.

• Arrange them on a baking sheet. Then, arrange the slices of plantain on a rimmed baking sheet that has a silicone baking mat on it. Keep them in a single layer for even cooking.
• Bake. Finally, bake the plantain chips in the oven for 15-18 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, or until golden and crispy.

Tips for Easy Plantain Chips

Here are a few tips to make this process easier:

• Cut the plantain lengthwise for easy peeling- Save yourself time by making a lengthwise slit in the peel before you begin pulling it off. Under-ripened green plantains don’t peel nearly as easily as bananas, but this helps.
• Wear rubber gloves- I highly suggest that you wear gloves while handling the plantains because they can make your fingers black.
• Use a sharp utensil to cut the plantains- Plantains are stiff and starchy, so when you’re cutting them, use either a sharp knife, a vegetable peeler, or a mandolin. Their texture is similar to that of a raw potato, so you need something sharp to cut through them.
• Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet– To ensure even baking of the plantain chips, lay the slices on the baking sheet in a single layer with some gaps and no overlap. This will allow them all to get even the application of heat.

How to Store Them

The best way to store homemade baked plantain chips is in an airtight container or ziplock bag once they’ve cooled. Make sure they are fully cooked and dry, and they should last for 2-3 days.

What to Serve Them With

These Baked Plantain Chips are perfect for dipping! I suggest some creamy authentic Guacamole, hummus, or homemade Pico de Gallo. If you like ceviche, use these plantain chips in place of crackers. You can also dip them in all the favorites you normally reserve for potato chips, like Easy BLT Dip, Garlic Cream Cheese Dip, and Jalapeno Artichoke Dip. These Baked Plantain Chips have a mild flavor that goes with almost anything.

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