Plantain Chips (Chifles)

5 from 2 votes

Plantain Chips (Chifles)

Homemade Plantain Chips are the ultimate healthy snack option. Discover the incredible taste and benefits of this popular Caribbean and African treat that you can easily make at home.

Prep Time1

Cook Time4

Total Time5

Course: Snack

Cuisine: African, Asia, Latin American, Mexican

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Servings:

Calories: 172kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Plantain (ripe and firm)
Cooking oil (enough to deep-fry)

Instructions

Peel the plantain with a knife.
Pour sunflower oil into a pot.
Allow the oil to heat up on medium-low heat
Then, Gently slice the plantain using a slicer into the hot oil.
Toss the chips in the oil with a skimmer.
Fry the plantains until golden brown and crisp.
Transfer to a lined tray lined.
Leave them to cool for extra crunchiness!

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Notes

Drop the plantain slices directly into the preheated oil to avoid clumps.
Allow them to cool at room temperature to add crispiness and crunchiness.
Plantain chips are not recommended for babies.
You can also manually slice the plantain using a knife or peeler to your preferred sizes and styles. Plantain chips can be made in the usual round, horizontal, or flat versions.
The oil is at the right temperature when the plantain floats back to the surface of the oil.
The best way to fry plantains is to put them directly into the heated oil immediately after slicing. Don’t gather them in a bowl anymore, as this can lead to clumped plantain chips.

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