Spicy Plantain Banana Chips

Ingredients

• 1 piece Green plantain banana (Very green, not yellow, peeled and thinly sliced)
• 0.5 tsp Fine salt (Sea salt or kosher)
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (About 3 pinches, adjust to taste)
• 250 ml Vegetable oil (peanut or sunflower) (For frying, withstands 180 °C)
• 20 g Small piece of onion (optional) (To add flavor)
• 1 pinch Fries seasoning (type "Cheap") (Mix of salt, paprika, etc.)

Instructions

1. Prepare the plantain banana

   Cut off both ends, make a shallow cut in the skin, remove the skin, then slice the banana into very thin rounds (≈2 mm).

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2. Season the slices

   Place the rounds in a bowl, add ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, then mix well to coat each slice.

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3. Heat the oil

   Pour 250 ml oil into the pan and heat over medium‑high heat until about 180 °C (a small piece of onion should sizzle immediately).

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   Temperature: 180°C

4. Fry the onion (optional)

   Add the small piece of onion to the hot oil and brown for 1‑2 minutes.

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   Temperature: 180°C

5. Fry the plantain slices

   Drop the seasoned rounds into the hot oil in a single layer. Fry for 2‑3 minutes until golden and crispy.

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   Temperature: 180°C

6. Drain the chips

   Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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7. Final seasoning

   Sprinkle a generous pinch of fries seasoning and a small extra pinch of salt, then shake the bowl to distribute evenly.

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8. Serve

   Transfer the crispy chips to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

170

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

3 g