Air-Fried Plantain Chips

Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: About ½ plantain
Number of Servings: 2
Calories & Macros per Serving (approx.): Calories: 140 Fat: 7g Carbs: 20g Protein: 1g

Ingredients

• 1 green or yellow plantain

• 1 tsp avocado oil

• Salt, to taste

• (Optional: water + salt soak)

Instructions

1. Prep the plantain:
   – Cut off both ends.
   – Make a shallow slice along the peel and remove the skin.
   – Slice into thin rounds (about ⅛ inch thick) or cut lengthwise into strips.

2. (Optional soak):
   – You can soak the slices in salted water for 5–10 minutes to reduce starch and help with crisping, but this step is optional.
   – If soaking, drain and pat dry before air frying.

3. Season:
   – Toss the plantain slices with avocado oil and a pinch of salt.

4. Air fry:
   – Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
   – Air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
   – No need to flip. Cook until edges are golden and crispy.

5. Cool completely:
   – Let the chips cool fully on a wire rack or plate before eating and/or storing.
   – They’ll crisp up more as they cool.

Tips

• Use green plantains for a crispier, savory chip. Yellow plantains are softer and slightly sweet.

• Cooling is key — they finish crisping as they cool.

• Eat fresh or re-crisp for 1–2 minutes in the air fryer if storing.