Green Plantains: Green plantains have a more neutral taste, as compared to ripe yellow plantains which are sweeter in flavor profile. Since we are going for a savory snack here, green plantains would be the best.

Sunflower Oil: I like using sunflower oil because I always have a bottle of it on hand. You may also use another type of vegetable oil such as olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.

How to Peel a Plantain: Plantains have thicker skins than bananas, so you won’t be able to peel them like you would a normal banana. To peel a plantain, use a sharp knife to cut off both ends, before slitting the peel three times along the length of the plantain (only cut as deep as the thickness of the peel). Peel off the skin a third at a time.

Reheat Plantain Chips: If your air fryer basket is small and you need to cook the plantains in a few batches, simply reheat the plantain chips in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp them up again.

Add Seasonings: I usually only sprinkle salt over these air fryer plantain chips, but feel free to sprinkle other seasonings such as paprika, turmeric, pepper, or whatever else you prefer!

This recipe was originally published in 2015, but has since been updated to include step-by-step photos, clearer instructions, better images, as well as recipes tips.