Plantain Chips

Photo by Randy Mayor

Ingredients

2 medium plantains, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¹/₈ teaspoon ground red pepper

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the plantain slices; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chips.

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Variations on Plantain Chips

- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
- 4 green plantains
- 6 cups vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- an adjustable-blade slicer or Y-shaped vegetable peeler
- a deep-fat thermometer
- 2 pounds green plantains
- About 4 cups vegetable oil
Plantain Chips
- 4 small ripe plantains
- Salt
- Cold water
- Vegetable oil