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    Dehydrated Plantain Chips (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30)

    Published: Aug 5, 2017 · by Katie

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    These Dehydrated Plantain Chips are the best "anytime" snack because they are healthy, easy to make and dried in a dehydrator.  This plantain chip recipe is Paleo, Vegan, Whole30 and allergy friendly.  They are flavored with cinnamon and salt, but any seasonings will work.

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    Today, I'm sharing a really easy recipe: Dehydrated Plantain Chips!  

    I've had SO many questions via Instagram about how to make plantain chips in the dehydrator.  And really, it seems silly to call this a "recipe" because the process is so easy.  The dehydrator does all the work!

    But, I thought I'd put together a post on how to make air dried plantain chips anyway.  These are too good not to share - even my kids LOVE this easy Paleo snack.

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    I'm sure many of you have purchased plantain chips before.  But have you ever made your own?  I like store bought plantain chips AND homemade.

    Best Plantain Chips to Buy

    My favorite plantain chips to buy are Inka Crops Plantain chips.  The simple sea salt ones are my favorite.  Inka uses palm oil, which I like because it is heat-stable.  They sell their chips on Amazon (at a great price too!) and I regularly buy them at Whole Foods.

    I also like Barnana and TERRA.  Both of these brands use coconut oil on their plantain chips.  These two brands are also sold on Amazon and in many grocery stores.

    Easy-Vegan-Plantain-Chips

    Homemade plantain chips can be cooked a variety of ways.  Obviously, they work well in the dehydrator.  This is a great oil free plantain chip recipe. 

    Other options include sauteing them in a frying pan, baking them in the oven or air frying them.  All of the above are delicious, easy and perfect for snacking!

    Ingredients for making Dehydrated Plantain Chips

    This plantain recipe only requires one ingredient: plantains!  But, I recommend adding some seasoning, especially salt, to really bring their flavor to life.

    I made cinnamon plantain chips.  However, any spices will work; sweet or savory.  What I like about the cinnamon, is that it gives these Whole30 chips a sweeter flavor without any added sugar.

    You can choose to use green plantains or ripe plantains.  (I used ripe.)  Green plantains are starchier and lower in sugar.  They tend to have a chalky texture when dehydrated...but I actually like it!

    Ripe plantains are sweet, higher in sugar and easier to cut.  They take a little longer to dry, but are worth the wait!

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    How to Make Plantain Chips in the Dehydrator

    Making plantain chips in the dehydrator is SO easy!  Mostly, because all you have to do is slice them up and turn your dehydrator on.  Unlike baking them in the oven, it's hard to over-bake these.

    Here are the steps:

    First, peel the plantains and cut into thin "coins".  The easiest way to peel a plantain is to slice off the ends, cut the plantain in half, then slice it down the middle to remove the skin.  (See photo below.)

    Next, place the cut plantains on your dehydrator racks.  Make sure the plantains don't overlap, but it's fine if they touch.  If desired, sprinkle plantains with cinnamon and salt, or whatever spices you choose.  I recommend doing this over the sink so that excess spices fall into the sink rather than on the counter.

    Lastly, set dehydrator on high and dry until done.  Please note: my dehydrator has the settings: low, medium, high and warm.  Each dehydrator is different and some will require a temperature setting.  See the instruction manual for what settings you should use.

    The drying time varies depending on: how thick you slice the plantains, how many you are making and the brand of dehydrator you have.  However, I've found that drying time usually takes 2-4 hours.  Ripe plantains take longer to cook than green ones.

    Finally, you have your finished product!

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    Best Dehydrator to Use

    My dehydrator is 6-7 years old and no longer in stock.  But, I wouldn't recommend the one I have anyway, simply because the racks are made of plastic.  (I wasn't so plastic conscious back in the day.)

    If I were to buy a dehydrator today, I would purchase THIS Dehydrator.  It has stainless steel racks and great reviews.  This particular one also has a digital control panel with a timer and overheat protection.

    Whole30-Plantains

    Other Easy Foods to Dehydrate

    I have tried dehydrating a variety of fruits and vegetables and even made homemade crackers before.  

    My favorite foods to dehydrate include:

    • plantains
    • pears
    • kiwi
    • figs
    • apples
    • beets
    • zucchini
    • soaked nuts and seeds

    What to Eat With Plantain Chips

    Paleo Plantain chips are great on their own, but they can also be enjoyed with a variety of dips and sauces.

    Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy salted plantain chips.

    • dipped into avocado
    • eaten with salsa
    • used as a scoop for thick smoothies
    • dipped into dark chocolate
    • slathered in nut butter
    • eaten with dairy free cream cheese
    • topped with homemade coconut butter

    More Plantain Recipes

    If you love plantains, check out some of my favorite plantain recipes:

    • Carrot Cake Plantain Bread
    • Egg Free Plantain Waffles
    • Cinnamon Plantain Fries

    Enjoy!

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    Dehydrated Plantain Chips (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30)

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    • Author: Katie
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 2 hours
    • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: varies
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    Simple, easy to make Dehydrated Plantain Chips made in a dehydrator.  Paleo, Vegan, Whole30 and allergy friendly.


    Ingredients

    • Plantains*
    • Cinnamon
    • Himalayan Pink Salt


    Instructions

    1. Peel plantains and cut into thin, circular pieces
    2. Place plantains on dehydrator racks.
    3. Sprinkle plantains with cinnamon and salt.
    4. Plug in dehydrator (I suggest in the garage or outside in a shaded area) and set on high.
    5. Let dry until done; typically 2-4 hours**

    Notes

    *The number of plantains depends on how many plantain chips you want to make and the size of your dehydrator.  Also, ripe or unripe plantains will work.  I used ripe plantains, which turn out looking more yellow in color than unripe ones.  Lastly, ripe plantain chips will have a sweeter taste and take longer to dry than unripe ones.

    **The time to dehydrate usually takes between 2-4 hours, depending on how thick you cut the plantains an their level of ripeness.

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    Comments

    1. cook the beans

      August 05, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      Love it they are such a great snack

      Reply
      • realfoodrabbit

        August 06, 2017 at 6:36 am

        They are! 🙂

        Reply
      • Mark Overgaard

        April 09, 2021 at 9:01 pm

        What temp do you use to dry the plantains?

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    2. Brenna Uram

      July 10, 2021 at 11:31 pm

      thanks after sharing

      Reply
    3. Katie

      June 09, 2022 at 6:30 am

      These dehydrated plantain chips are one of my favorite snacks and so easy to make! They're a life-saver when doing a Whole30. Enjoy!

      Reply
    4. Danny

      July 22, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      I love plantain chips and decided to try dehydrating them on my own but wish I'd have read more beforehand. I assumed that green would be easier to slice and never thought about the taste. Oh well, I'll just have to wait awhile.

      Reply
      • Katie

        July 23, 2022 at 6:01 am

        Hi! Yes, green can be tricky to peel and slice and they don't have near as much flavor as ripe plantains. But some people prefer that! Try them ripe - I'm sure you'll love them 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kit Benedict

      October 21, 2023 at 12:26 pm

      I followed the instructions exactly, but they came out tasting chalky. What can I do to fix them?

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      • Katie

        October 21, 2023 at 2:26 pm

        If you used green plantains, they do come out with a bit of a chalky texture...that's just how they are. Try them with ripe plantains (yellow with many brown/black spots). They have a different taste and texture.

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    6. TP

      January 27, 2024 at 7:41 pm

      I didn't try this recipe but I did make dehydrated green plantains. I didn't think they could be eaten raw so I soaked them in boiled water for a few minutes first. I also seasoned the water so that they would have flavor. Then I patted them dry with paper towel, sprayed some avacado oil, sprinkled salt and dehydrated on the temperature recommended in the book that came with my dehydrator. I wish I read this first though because I think I put them on too long (8 hours) they are very hard/crunchy but not chalky!

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    7. Mavis Jacob

      July 06, 2024 at 12:37 pm

      Is this recipe Diabetic friendly? Do you have the nutritional information for it? My daughter wants me to make for her and they sound and look good to me, but Hubby and I are Type 2 Diabetic.

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      • Katie

        July 06, 2024 at 3:42 pm

        Hi, I don't have the nutritional information for this recipe. I would assume plantains are fine in small quantities for diabetics, unripe/green plantains being better than ripe ones. However, I would do your own research to determine what is best for you.

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