Crispy Plantain Chips with Cuban Mojo Sauce
Do you call these chicharitas, platanitos, or chifles? No matter what you call them, learn how to make crispy plantain chips in 3 different ways: fried on the stove, baked in the oven, or cooked in the air fryer. Cooked in 15 minutes or less and served with a delicious Cuban garlic mojo sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 large green plantains
- Neutral oil, or cooking spray
- Salt to taste
Garlic Mojo Dipping Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste
- 1/4 cup fresh navel orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Prep Work
- Peel the green plantains by slicing a shallow opening lengthwise using a sharp knife. Remove the green peel. Discard.
- Thinly slice the plantain into round slices, about 1/8-inch thick, using a knife or a mandoline slicer. You want them to be all the same thickness so they all cook evenly.
- To make the garlic mojo dipping sauce, whisk all the ingredients until combined in a small bowl. Set aside.
Frying On The Stove
- In a large deep skillet, heat about 1 cup of oil to 400ºF. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
- Add plantain slices to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried plantain chips with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt. Enjoy!
Frying In The Air Fryer
- Place the plantain slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in batches.
- Cook the plantain slices for 10-12 minutes at 360ºF, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once crispy and golden, remove the chips from the air fryer and immediately sprinkle them with salt. Enjoy!
Baking In The Oven
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place plantain slices on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking oil and place in the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with salt. Enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 198kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 113mg, Potassium: 311mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 674IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 1mg
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