Healthy Plantain Chips Recipe

Screw paying $5+ for some plantain chips - cooked in vegetable oils. How about making these paleo-friendly and whole30 plantain chips as an appetiser or side dish.

We have upgraded the standard plantain chip and created something more sophisticated and an explosion in the mouth experience.

Plantain Chip Recipe

Whilst not strictly a chip - these plantain chips fit the bill.

Super easy to replicate at home - minimal ingredients and cooking skill required.

We called them = plantain chips with a twist. The twist is because we topped the plantain bite with guacamole and a touch of cilantro and lime juice. There is additional option to top the plantain chip with bacon crumbs for extra points.

The Twist - Avocado, cilantro & lime dip.

Paleo Plantain Recipe

If you haven’t noticed, we love plantains. They are a great source of prebiotic starch, they can be turned sweet or savory, and they inspire so many unique recipe creations.

What started as an endeavor to create a mashed plantain recipe led us to this beautiful appetizer pairing, and we’re not mad about it. The best part - you can make this sauce recipe and pair it with any savory dish that could use some extra freshness and zest.

How To Make Plantain Chips

We start with pan-fried plantain bites. If you prefer a more savory taste, pick a plantain with skin that is still slightly green. If you prefer a sweeter bite, then go with a more yellow plantain with some black spots. You honestly cannot go wrong with either option. You can air fry or pan fry these - we’ve tested both - in a heat-stable fat of choice. We tested out several rounds, including rendered bacon fat, duck fat, ghee, coconut oil, and avocado oil. The truth is, the best option is the one that you have readily available in your kitchen.

For the sauce, we wanted something that would include some protein and healthy fat to compliment the delicious sugars in the plantain. We opted for a cilantro lime sauce using greek yogurt and avocado as the base - and the result is a delightful fresh sauce that you’ll want to make and have in your fridge to top any savory dish.

Plantain Chips with a twist Recipe

Serves: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes approx
Skill level: Easy to medium

Plantain Chips Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Sauce: 

• ½ avocado 

• ¾ cup (170g) greek yogurt 

• 1 ½ cups cilantro, loosely packed

• 1 clove garlic

• Juice of 1 lime 

• 1 tsp Icelandic sea salt

Plantain bites: 

• 1 plantain 

• 4 tbsp cooking fat - ghee or coconut oil

Plantain Bite with a twist recipe:

Cilantro Lime Sauce: 

1. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until thoroughly incorporated. For this recipe, we chose to keep it on the thicker side in order to scoop it out. However, if you want to use this sauce as a drizzle, feel free to add a little water and blend until very smooth.

Plantain bites: 

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add cooking fat. Slice plantain in thin slices and spread evenly in the pan. Allow the side to caramelize, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the slices and allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes. You want to see caramelization and the plantain should feel soft to the touch.

Assemble the perfect bites: 

1. Spread your plantain slices on a plate and spoon a bit of sauce over each one. Feel free to sprinkle more salt or add more garnish, such as extra cilantro or crispy bacon bits or shredded meat (this is what we did after the photo shoot). Store your extra sauce in the fridge for dipping and topping. 
   Finally, enjoy!

Optional sides:
You can add lightly crisped bacon or chorizo or even top with a pan fried shrimp or even wild salmon fish eggs.

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Plantain Chip with the sauce Nutrition facts per serving (based on 6 servings)

Calories: 175
Protein: 3
Carbs: 16
Fat: 11
Fibre: 1.7
Vitamin B1: 0mg
Vitamin B2: 0.1mg
Vitamin B3: 0.6mg
Vitamin B5: 0.4mg
Vitamin B6: 0.2mg
Vitamin B9: 23ug
Vitamin B12: 0.1ug
Choline: 13.5mg
Vitamin A: 994IU
Retinol: 76ug
Vitamin C: 12mg
Vitamin D: 1.9IU
Vitamin E: 0.6mg
Vitamin K: 25g
Calcium: 38mg
Copper: 0.1mg
Iron: 0.4mg
Magnesium: 24mg
Manganese: 0.1mg
Potassium: 340mg
Selenium: 1.4ug
Zinc: 0.3mg
Omega 3: 0.1g
Omega 6: 0.3g

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