Last Updated on April 25, 2022 by Anne-Marie

You’ll love this baked plantains recipe. Why buy store-bought snacks after seeing how easy it is to make nutritious oven-baked plantain chips?

Why this recipe works

Homemade plantain chips are a nutritious snack and a healthier alternative to potato chips.

Plantains are a terrific source of fiber, B6, vitamins A, B6, vitamin C, and potassium. They’re also naturally gluten-free, dairy free, vegan, and vegetarian.

These plantain chips can be flavored in different ways and make a fantastic party appetizer or side dish.

You can also use my taco seasoning mix recipe, seasoning salts, BBQ rubs from the grocery store, or other spices of your choice.

Ingredients

• green plantains
• olive oil

For Sweet & Spicy Baked Plantain Chips:

• chipotle chili powder
• smoked paprika
• sugar or no-calorie sugar substitute like Swerve Sweetener

For Salt & Pepper Baked Plantain Chips:

• sea salt
• freshly ground pepper

For Garlic & Onion Baked Plantain Chips:

• garlic powder
• onion powder
• sea salt
• freshly ground pepper

For Cinnamon Sugar Baked Plantain Chips:

• ground cinnamon
• sugar or no-calorie sugar substitute like Swerve Sweetener

How to make this plantains recipe

This will soon become one of your favorite plantain recipes.

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Use a sharp knife to remove the plantain peel. Then slice the plantains as thinly as possible with a mandoline slicer or knife.

3. Combine plantain slices, olive oil, and seasonings in a bowl. Stir gently to coat the plantain chips.

4. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet. (You can also use aluminum foil.)

Place a single layer of plantains on the parchment paper.

5. Place the prepared baking sheet in the oven for 16 to 20 minutes. Turn plantains after 8 minutes.

6. The chips are done when they turn a golden brown. Remove from oven and serve.

7. Plantain chips are best served warm.

Or cool the chips on a baking rack lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil. Then serve them at room temperature.

8. Serve plain or with your favorite dipping sauce. (Try ranch dressing with the savory chips or caramel sauce with the sweet ones.)

9. Keep the chips in an airtight container or a freezer-friendly bag. They should keep fresh for a day or two.

FAQs

Buying plantains

Plantains are sold at most supermarkets and can be found near the bananas.

Although plantains look like bananas, they’re different because they must be cooked before eating. Raw plantains are pretty bitter!

For this recipe, buy unripe green plantains. The greener, the better.

(Don’t bother with the yellow plantains. You don’t want ripe sweet plantains for this recipe.)

Don’t worry about black spots on the peel as it doesn’t affect the flesh.

Cutting plantains

Use a mandolin slicer to cut plantains into even, thin slices. Any mandolin slicer is fine, from handheld to the kind that sits on a box to catch all the slices.

Just watch your fingers when slicing the ends of the plantains. Or use a sharp paring knife.

Just make sure to make the slices as thin and uniform as possible. The thinner the chip, the crunchier your chips will be!

Can I use other oils?

Yes, besides olive oil, you can use other oils such as:

● avocado oil

● coconut oil

You may be tempted to use less oil. However, not enough oil means you won’t have crispy chips.

Can I cook plantain chips in an air fryer?

No, but you can make tostones in an air fryer.

Compared to plantain chips, tostones are thicker and fried twice.

Doing paleo or Whole30?

These savory plantain chips recipes are also suitable for making Whole30 and paleo chips.

Unfortunately, plantains are not keto-friendly because they are high in carbs.

Looking for more gluten-free snacks?

Try these tasty snacks:

● Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather Roll-Ups (Dehydrator Recipe)

● Orange Fruit Leather Recipe

● Gluten-Free Applesauce Muffins Recipe

● Homemade Granola Bars

● Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

● Easy Coconut Macaroons Recipe

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Yield: 6 SERVINGS

Best Oven Baked Plantain Chips Recipe

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You'll love this baked plantains recipe. Why buy store-bought snacks after seeing how easy it is to make nutritious oven-baked plantain chips?

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

For Sweet & Spicy Baked Plantain Chips:

• 2 green plantains
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar or no-calorie sugar substitute (granular not liquid) like Swerve Sweetener

For Salt & Pepper Baked Plantain Chips:

• 2 green plantains
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• freshly ground pepper to taste

For Garlic & Onion Baked Plantain Chips:

• 2 green plantains
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• freshly ground pepper to taste

For Cinnamon Sugar Baked Plantain Chips:

• 2 green plantains
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sugar or no-calorie sugar substitute (granular not liquid) like Swerve Sweetener

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Peel the plantain with a sharp knife. Then slice the plantains as thinly as possible with a mandoline slicer or knife.
3. In a bowl, combine plantain slices, olive oil, and seasonings. Stir gently to coat the plantain chips.
4. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Place a single layer of plantains on the parchment paper.
5. Place the cookie sheet in the oven for 16 to 20 minutes. Turn plantains after 8 minutes.
6. Baked Plantain chips are done when they start to brown around the edges. Remove from oven and serve.
7. Baked Plantain Chips are best served warm. You can also cool the plantain chips on a baking rack lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil, and serve them at room temperature, too. Plantain chips keep for about one day.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 501Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 464mgCarbohydrates: 102gFiber: 8gSugar: 46gProtein: 3g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated per the ingredients list. Serving size may not be accurate. Please double-check with your preferred nutritional app for the most accurate information.

Originally published January 16, 2014, January 26, 2016, and September 14, 2017

Updated with new pictures and information.