As a popular snack, plantain chips are loved by consumers for their crispy texture and unique flavor. In order to meet the large demand in the market, plantain chips producers usually use professional fryers to complete the process of frying plantain chips so as to ensure consistent quality. In this article, we will introduce how to deep fry plantain chips in detail.
Ingredient Selection
The first step in making plantain chips is to choose the right plantains. Usually, we use under-ripe plantains, which are moderately hard, do not break easily after slicing, and have moderate sugar content, which makes them taste better after deep-frying.
Washing and peeling
The selected plantains are washed to remove surface dirt and impurities. Then peel the plantains, making sure the surface is smooth and undamaged.
Slicing
Peeled plantains are sliced into thin slices, with the thickness of the slices generally ranging from 3 to 5 mm. The uniformity of the slices is critical to the subsequent frying process and the quality of the finished product.
Deep Frying
Place the drained plantain slices into a preheated frying pan at about 180°C for deep-frying. The frying time is usually 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the slices and the oil temperature. To ensure that each slice of plantain is evenly heated and fried until golden brown, you can use a professional deep fryer for mass production.
Drain and Cool
After frying, the plantain chips should be removed from the frying pan immediately to drain the oil and subsequently cooled naturally to room temperature.
Flavoring
The cooled plantain chips can be seasoned according to market demand. Common flavoring options include salt, powdered sugar, and honey. Seasoned plantain slices should be lightly stirred again to ensure that each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning.
Packaging and Storage
After seasoning is complete, package the plantain chips in the specified portions. Packaging should be made of moisture-proof and oil-proof food-grade materials to maintain the crispy taste and prolong the shelf life of the plantain chips.
With the above process, you can produce delicious fried plantain chips. If you are interested in the plantain chips frying production equipment, you can contact us through the following ways.