Patacones (Crispy Green Plantain Chips)
Swap your fries next time with these super crispy delicious PATACONES. These yummy chips are usually served with ceviche, but go perfectly with burgers as well, or just alone with a good pinch of salt. They’re made of green plantains and are a typical food in South America. Very easy to make. Surprise your guests with these crunchy goodies next time.
Servings Prep Time
2people 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. For peeling the plantains cut the tops off and slice the peel on each side. Then, using your thumbs, take the peel off. This is much harder than peeling a regular banana, but with this technique you shouldn’t have any problems.
  2. Then cut the plantains into 2-3 cm pieces.
  3. Add the oil to a wok or big skillet and put it on high heat.
  4. Carefully place the plantain pieces in the oil and fry them on each side for 2-3 minutes until they get slightly golden.
  5. Remove the plantains with a slotted spoon, and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Do not fry too much, otherwise they get dry.
  6. Then with the bottom of a drinking glass or a small pot press on each plantain piece, flattening it into a flat disc. Repeat with the rest of the pieces.
  7. Put these flat discs back into the oil and fry for another 3-4 minutes on each side until they get golden, slightly brown and crispy. Then take out and leave on paper towels in order to absorb excess oil.
  8. Transfer to the serving plate and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
Recipe Notes

Green plantains are not just green, unripe bananas. Green plantains, also called “Cooking Bananas” are banana cultivars in the genus Musa and are different to the regular banana. Green Plantains are much starchier and cannot be eaten unripe. They are a major food staple in West and Central Africa, the Caribbean islands, Central America, and northern, coastal parts of South America.