🇨🇺 Cuban Cuisine

Chatinos

Crispy Smashed Plantain Chips

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 212 kcal

Whole green plantains scored, flattened into thin discs, and deep-fried until shatteringly crispy — a crunchier, thinner cousin of tostones.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel plantains. Score lengthwise with shallow cuts on all sides.
  2. 2 Soak in salted water for 15 min to help them crisp.
  3. 3 Fry whole plantains at 150°C (300°F) for 8-10 min until cooked through but not browned. Remove.
  4. 4 While still hot, smash each plantain flat into a thin disc using a press or heavy pan.
  5. 5 Fry again at 180°C (360°F) for 3-4 min until deeply golden and crispy.
  6. 6 Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and garlic powder.

Did You Know?

Chatinos are the Cuban bar snack — served alongside cold beer at every cervecería and gathering.