Plantain Chips (Kpekere)
Thinly sliced and fried plantains, a popular crunchy snack in Nigeria. This recipe ensures a dairy-free and nut-free treat.
10m prep + 15m cook4 servingsSafety: 100/100
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
300 cal|2g protein|40g carbs|15g fat|3g fiber
Ingredients
- 3 ripe but firm Plantains
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1Peel the plantains and slice them thinly using a mandoline or knife.
- 2Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 3Fry the plantain slices in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- 4Remove the plantain chips from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 5Sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper (if using) while still hot.
- 6Allow to cool completely before serving.
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