Plantain Chips Patacones

Directions

1. 1
   Cut off the ends of the plantains and then carefully cut a slit down the length of the skin without cutting into the plantain itself.
2. 2
   Using a wooden spoon, pry up the edges of the peel and pull off the skin.
3. 3
   Once the peel is removed cut the plantain crosswise into 3 or 4 pieces, each about 2 to 3 inches long.
4. 4
   Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the plantains and fry them until they turn golden on all sides, about 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then place between 2 sheets of parchment paper.
7. 7
   Reduce the heat to medium.
8. 8
   Flatten the plantains by pressing down on them with a heavy-bottomed pan.
9. 9
   Return 1/2 of the flattened plantains to the oil and re-fry until deep golden on both sides, about 4 to 6 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer back to the paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with the remaining flattened plantains.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.