Plantain Chips

Name: Plantain Chips
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 6 cups vegetable oil; 4 green plantains (1 1/2 lb)

5 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
6 cups vegetable oil
4 green plantains (1 1/2 lb)

Directions

1

Stir together zest, salt, and cayenne.
2

Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375F.
3

While oil is heating, cut ends from plantains and score skin of each plantain 5 times lengthwise, avoiding ridges.
4

Soak in hot tap water 5 minutes and peel.
5

Cut plantains lengthwise with a U-shaped peeler or manual slicer into very thin strips (about 116 inch thick).
6

Fry strips, 6 at a time, turning frequently, until golden, 30 to 45 seconds.
7

Transfer with tongs to paper towels and sprinkle crisps immediately with salt mixture.