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Air Fryer Plantain Chips

Thin, brittle plantain crisps with a fraction of the oil — the West African snack that beats any bagged version, made from one ingredient plus salt.

Prep 10 min · Cook 16 min · Total 26 min · Serves 4 · 360°F

Allergen spec

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Free from

  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Tree nuts
  • Egg
  • Soy

Contains

nothing flagged

Allergen status reflects the recipe as written. Brands vary and cross-contamination happens — always read the labels on your own ingredients before cooking for someone with an allergy.

Ingredients

×4
  • 2green plantains — firm and unripe — not yellow or spotted
  • 1 tbspneutral oil — just enough to coat
  • 1/2 tspfine sea salt
  • 1/4 tspcayenne — optional, for a Nigerian-style kick

Method

  1. 01

    Score the plantain skin lengthwise and peel — green plantains cling to their jackets, so run a thumb under the skin to pry it free. Slice into thin, even coins, about an eighth of an inch; a mandoline earns its keep here.

  2. 02

    Toss the slices with the oil and salt (and cayenne if using) until lightly, evenly coated. Too much oil and they go greasy instead of crisp.

  3. 03

    Air fry at 360°F for 16 minutes, shaking the basket and separating any stuck slices every 5 minutes, until they're golden and curling at the edges. Thinner slices crisp faster — pull any that brown early.

  4. 04

    Tip onto a rack to cool — they firm up and turn brittle as they sit for a few minutes. Eat warm or store in a sealed jar once fully cool.

Nutrition (per serving): 150 cal · 1g protein · 5g fat · 27g carbs

Recipe from https://airfryercookbook.com/recipes/air-fryer-plantain-chips · Always verify allergen info against your own ingredient brands.