Spicy Plantain Chips

• 2 green plantains, mashed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 quarts peanut or canola oil for deep-frying

Ingredients for 20 servings (1.7 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine plantains, salt, black pepper, the chile, and garlic. Shape into rounds about the size of a thin slice of potato.

2. 2

   Heat oil to 375°F. Add rounds, 6–8 at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

   Stovetop
3. 3

   Drain on a cooling rack set above a sheet pan, and season immediately with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. 4

   Serve warm or room temperature.