Tostones (Plantain Chips)
Tostones are the most delicious plantain chip you've ever had. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Natually gluten free and twice fried in coconut oil for the perfect crunch!
Ingredients
- 2 green plantains peel removed and cut into 1 in pieces
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- flakey sea salt
Instructions
- In a high sides saute pan, heat enough coconut oil to cover the bottom of the pan about 1/4 cup . Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers and the plantain sizzle when it touches the oil.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the plantain slices to the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd them, frying in batches. Fry the plantain slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are lightly golden and slightly softened.
- Remove the fried plantain slices from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Using a the bottom of a glass to flatten each fried plantain slice to about half of its original thickness.
- Once all the plantains are flattened, return them to the hot oil in batches. Fry the flattened plantains for an additional 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove the tostones from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Immediately season the hot tostones with flakey salt and Seat alone or serve with your favorite dip! I like them with guacamole. Enjoy!
Notes
- Place the plantain slices into the hot oil away from your body to avoid the oil splattering on you
- Brown each side, smash and then add back into the pan.
- Sprinkling the tostones with salt immediately after coming out of the oil will ensure the salt sticks to the plantains.
- Serve with guacamole or anyway you like!