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Air Fryer Plantain Chips

Learn how to make some delicious yellow plantain chips using the air fryer. They are naturally sweet, super easy, crispy and incredibly addictive. Such a healthier alternative to deep fat frying.
Course Appetisers/Snacks
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 140kcal
Author Charla

Ingredients

  • 2 Yellow plantain (ripe with very few dark spots)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (14g)
  • pink salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cut off both ends of the yellow plantain and discard them.
  • Slice the peel lengthways (not too deep) then remove and discard the peel.
  • Transfer the plantain in a bowl of water with a teaspoon of pink salt and allow to soak for 10-15 minutes (this helps to remove the starch and yield more crispiness).
  • Drain and rinse the plantain using a colander.
  • Blot the plantain dry with kitchen paper.
  • Use a mandolin slicer or paring knife to slice the plantain into thin disc (the thinner they are, the crisper they will be).
  • Preheat the air fryer.
  • Transfer the plantain chips and pink salt into a large bowl.
  • Use your hands to toss and coat the plantain chips in the oil.
  • Line your fryer basket with a paper liner (this is optional).
  • Place the chips in the air fryer basket and arrange in a single layer with some  overlapping.
  • Air fry at 350F/180C for 15 minutes.
  • After the first 5 minutes flip the chips over.
  • Continue to air fry the chips, checking and flipping them every few minutes until they are done (remove any individual chips that are ready). They burn quite easily to reduce the temperature if need be.
  • Once done, sprinkle with additional pink salt, if needed.
  • Allow to cool and serve accordingly.

Notes

    • If you want your chips to be the same size, then I recommend using a mandolin slicer and not a paring knife.
    • These chips only have a short shelf life, eat them immediately or store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
    • It is normal for the chips to lose some of their crispiness, you can re-crisp them by re-air frying them for a few minutes.
    • It is best to place the chips in a single layer with some chips overlapping, this is more time consuming but the chips will air fryer in unison.
    • Feel free to add any additional ingredients i.e black pepper, onion/garlic powder etc..
    • Keep a watchful eye on the chips as they are air frying as they can burn very easily and sometimes fly around.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg