Air Fried Sweet and Spicy Plantain Chips

1 hour    Snacks and Potluck    Vegan Alternatiive  Vegan Healthy golden, crispy plantain chips - each bite strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, salty, and just the right amount of heat. Whether served as a crunchy snack or alongside your favourite dip, these chips bring a bold, tropical twist to every bite. Servings: 2 Prep: 5 minutes (40 minutes of rest time) Bake: 24 minutes Total: 30 minutes Free from: Meat, Seafood, Dairy, Gluten Vegan alternatives: Yes

Air Fried Sweet and Spicy Plantain Chips

Ingredients

• 2 green plantains

• Oil spray

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 2 teaspoons chilli powder

• 2 teaspoons sugar

Method

1. Peel and slice the plantains: Remove the peel from the plantains (cut off or peel), then create thin slices using the side of a grater or a mandolin.

2. Soak and Dry: Prepare a bowl of cold water, add the lime juice and soak the slices for 30 minutes. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel and let them rest for 10 minutes.

3. First fry: Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Lay the plantain slices in a single layer (about half the batch) and spray the tops with oil.

4. Cook: Air fry at 390°F for 6 minutes. Flip the slices, spray again, and cook for another 6 minutes.

5. Season: Transfer the hot chips to a bowl. Add half the salt, half the chili powder, and half the sugar. Mix well with a spoon to coat evenly while hot. Keep the chips uncovered until completely cooled. Repeat for the second batch.

Tips: 

• They soften over time, so enjoy fresh!

• Green plantains produce a crunchy texture, while yellow plantains are sweeter and produce a chewy texture.

• Plantains are soaked to achieve a crispy texture, and lime juice is added to prevent browning, as plantains begin oxidizing once peeled.

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Air Fried Sweet and Spicy Plantain Chips