Crispy Plantain Strips

Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: About ½ plantain
Number of Servings: 2
Calories & Macros per Serving (approx.): Calories: 150 Fat: 8g Carbs: 20g Protein: 1g

Ingredients

• 1 green or yellow plantain

• 1–2 tbsp bacon grease (or coconut oil)

• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prep the plantain:
   – Cut off both ends of the plantain.
   – Make a shallow cut along the peel, then remove the peel with your fingers.
   – Slice into thin rounds or lengthwise strips depending on your preferred shape. Try to keep slices about ⅛ inch thick so they cook evenly.

3. Add bacon grease to the pan:
   – Spread about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease on the baking sheet using a spoon or brush.

4. Arrange the plantains:
   – Place the plantain slices in a single layer on the sheet — don’t overlap them.
   – Lightly brush or spoon more bacon grease on top of each slice.
   – Sprinkle with salt.

5. Bake:
   – Place in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes.
   – Watch closely near the end — you want them golden and crisp, not burnt.

6. Cool and serve:
   – Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes — they’ll crisp up more as they cool.
   – Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container once fully cooled.

Tips

• Use green plantains for crispier chips and a more savory flavor. Yellow plantains are sweeter and soften more.

• Keep the slices as even as possible for consistent crisping.

• These are great on their own or dipped in salsa, guac, or used like crackers.