Baked Plantain Fries
These crunchy, golden baked plantain fries are a great option to potato fries. Spicing them very lightly with turmeric and ground black pepper allows their natural deliciousness to shine through. You can also make these fat-free.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 green or raw plantains , peeled and cut into sticks, like fries*
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral oil (To make these fat-free, toss with 2 tablespoon vegetable stock instead of oil. Your fries won't be as golden but will be delicious).
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the plantain fries in a large bowl. Toss with the remaining ingredients.
- Place the fries on a baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.
- Bake for 20 minutes, turning the chips over once halfway through baking.
- Remove and serve hot. I serve these with some of my magic cheesy sauce and a sprinkling of chopped coriander leaves.
Notes
*To prep the plantains, cut off both ends with a paring knife, then cut the plantains into three pieces. Run the paring knife once down the length of each piece, making a cut deep enough to go through the skin but not the flesh. Grab a corner of the plantain skin with your fingers, and peel.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg