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Sweet Plantain Chips
  • 10 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 1 large green plantain, or 2 green bananas
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp sugar

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Peel the plantains and slice into 1/4 inch slices. Make sure the slices are very even so they cook evenly.
  • Measure out the ingredients.

Prepare Sweet Plantain Chips

  • Place plantains in a large bowl and add the oil. Toss to coat.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Add plantains to mixture and toss to evenly coat.
  • On the prepared baking sheet, arrange the plantains in a single layer.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the chips are crispy.

Serve

  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

  • 6 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Plantains are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium. When they are green and unripe they must be cooked to be eaten. A ripe plantain is black and can be eaten raw.

Cultural Facts

Although plantains originated in Southeast Asia, they are a staple in many African dishes. They can be grown year round in tropical climates,

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