Sweet and Spicy Plantain Chips

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 3 tbsp. l. brown sugar
• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• A pinch of salt
• 3 green plantains, sliced ​​1cm thick.

Preparation:

1. Place the coconut oil in a large skillet. Add enough vegetable oil to reach about a third of the way up the sides of the pan and heat over medium-high heat.
2. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Combine brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Add plantain slices a few at a time to the oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the plantains from the oil and crush each one with a wooden mallet or rolling pin.
4. Add the plantains back into the oil, working in small batches to prevent them from sticking together, and fry for another 3 minutes. Transfer the chips to a towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the spice mixture.