Plantain chips are an easy and quick snack to make. Those are always hit in my boys and we eat them as is or with some guacamole. This version is fried so has a bit of contact time but the result is so yummy that to me it is worth it.

You will need:
– 1 green plantain
– Vegetable oil
– Salt (optional)

Peel the plantains and cut thin slices (about 2-3mm or 1/8 of an inch thick). Heat about 1 inch deep of vegetable oil in a small sauce pan. It is hot enough when a wooden spoon sizzles when inserted in the oil.
Fry the plantain slices in batches. They are done when they turn light brown and they make a “pok-pok” sound when touched with a wooden spoon (if after you take them out you realize they are not cooked enough, you can just throw them back in the hot oil again until done). That said if they are not crunchy, they are still perfectly good to eat.
Fish the slices out and place on plate with a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
Sprinkle with salt if desired.
The key for them to last is to fry them so they are crunchy without being burned. Although these usually never last that long anyway once we start eating them.