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Oven Baked Plantain Chips (Platanitos Horneados)

Name: Oven Baked Plantain Chips (Platanitos Horneados) Recipe
Prep time: PT-486594H37M40S
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 2 Green Plantains (the greener, the better); 2 tablespoons of Oil such as avocado or canola, which have a high smoke point; 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon of Salt like Kosher (divided)

Description

This Oven Baked Plantain Chips (Platanitos Horneados) recipe is a healthier twist to traditionally "Fried" green plantains. These Latin chips are a delicious and healthier homemade option for a snack or served as an appetizer with any sauce and it only takes 25 minutes to make!

Ingredients

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2 Green Plantains (the greener, the better)
2 tablespoons of Oil such as avocado or canola, which have a high smoke point
1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon of Salt like Kosher (divided)

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Instructions

Start by setting the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius) and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Peel the plantains

The easiest way to peel a green plantain is to cut both ends first, then with the tip of a knife, make an angled cut lengthwise as deep as the skin (less than 1/4 inch deep) without cutting the flesh.
With the tip of the knife, raise the skin to pry and peel it off. You may need to repeat this step 2-3 times as not all of the skin might come off at once.
Make diagonal slices as thin as possible. A Mandolin works excellently, but a sharp knife works too if you do not have one.
Mix and bake
Toss the plantains with the oil, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl until well coated. You may do this step directly onto the sheet pan, but I like to toss them inside a bowl first to get them coated more evenly. I find this to work better for me.
Place the seasoned plantain slices on the baking sheet in one single layer. Keep them from touching each other (about 1/4 inch apart).
Bake at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes. The Plantain chips are done when they look golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining salt.

Notes

Thin even slices help ensure the plantain chips stay crispy longer.
Depending on how your oven heats up, you may need to flip the chips halfway through baking to ensure they are golden brown on both sides.
Variation: Make spicy plantain chips by adding one teaspoon of your favorite ground spice, such as Chipotle powder.
Storage: Leftover plantain chips can be stored at room temperature in a bag or storage container. Make sure they are completely cooled. They can also be left uncovered at room temperature to keep crispness. Reheat the chips in the oven set to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 Celsius) for 5 minutes.