Baked plantain chips in bowl on blue tablecloth

Baked Plantain Chips

Just as crispy as regular chips but packed with vitamins, these baked plantain chips make the perfect snack!

Ingredients 

  • 1 Plantain
  • Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Knife

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Peel the plantain and cut into thin slices.
  • In a bowl, toss plantain slices with olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper until well mixed.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place chips in a single layer.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping once halfway through at about 8 minutes.
  • Plantain chips are done when they start to brown around the edges. Remove and serve. They are best served warm but can be cooled on a paper towel and will keep up to one day.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Plantain Chips
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
205
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
585
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
467
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
1425
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
5
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cayenne, Cayenne Pepper, Chips, Crispy, Plantains, Snack