Skip to main content

Kenyan Plantain Chips (Matoke Crisps)

Thinly sliced green plantains deep fried until crisp and golden. A popular and naturally gluten-free snack.

20m4 servings
WHEAT-free
200 cal|1g protein|30g carbs|8g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 3 large Green Plantains (Matoke)
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the green plantains and thinly slice them using a mandoline or sharp knife.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  4. 4Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. 5Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. 6Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

Keep a label checklist handy when you cook

Get the free 7-rule checklist for reading packaged-ingredient labels, then one practical allergy-aware tip each week. Confirm by email; no Safe Plated account needed.

One practical tip each week. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.

Related Guides

Cooking with a packaged ingredient?

Paste the current ingredient list and see the exact allergen terms the checker recognises. Always verify the package in front of you.

Check an ingredient label

Keep reading this recipe

Open this recipe in the app

Sign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.

Want a full week of recipes like this?

Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.

Build my free 7-day plan

No credit card required.