Salted Plantain chips (Nigerian local snacks) recipe

Salted Plantain chips (Nigerian local snacks)

by Clementina Igbanibo (@nyingi2s)
5.0
From 1 rating
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
45min

Is an authentic Nigerian snacks eaten mostly by Nigerians.

Ingredients

3 Servings
(1 serving = 1 person)
  • 3
    Unripe plantains
  • Salt to taste
  • 3cups
    of Vegetable oil

How to make Salted Plantain chips (Nigerian local snacks)

  1. Wash the plantains with clean water

  2. Cut off both ends of the plantains

  3. Remove the peels of the plantains.

  4. Use a sharp knife or a slicer to slice the plantains into thin round shapes. Note; the thinner the slices the crispier it becomes and cooks at the same temperature.

  5. Into a medium non-stick pan. Add 3 Cups of vegetable oil

  6. Heat the oil for about 5-7 minutes on a medium heat. then add a pinch of salt.

  7. Carefully add your plantains, but do not overcrowd your pan. flip it through for about 10 minutes till it becomes crispy and golden brown on both sides.

  8. Take it out and place it on a paper towel, Allow to cool then put it in an airtight container for it to last longer.

  9. Serve with any fruit juice of your choice.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Do not overcrowd your pan and always flip through when frying your plantain chips.

Reviews

5.0
From 1 rating
j

justdammy09

It is really crispy

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Recipe by

Clementina Igbanibo

(@nyingi2s)

A lover of GOD A young Nigerian recipe writer The CEO of patcle_recipes Instagram; @patcle_recipes