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    Home » Fried » Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips

    Published: Jun 23, 2020 · Modified: Nov 6, 2020 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips

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    Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips served in a basket and text at the top
    Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips served in a basket with some fallen next to it and text at the top
    view of the basket of Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips from top and text at the top

    A delicious fried plantain/raw banana chips recipe is a popular vegan snack in South India. These popular vegan chips are made with just a few ingredients!

    Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips served in a basket with some fallen next to it

    Table of Contents

    • This is my mother-in-law's recipe!
    • Trending now
    • Why I love them
    • Ingredients needed
    • Here's how to make it
    • Serving suggestions
    • Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions
    • An alternative for frying - Baking
    • Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips

    This is my mother-in-law's recipe!

    Banana chips are one of the most popular snacks in the world! This was the first time I made banana chips at home! I have always got these chips from stores and never really attempted to make it at home.

    However, this time when my in-laws paid us a visit, we did a lot of experimentation with food. We made Cilantro Mathri,  Kara Boondi, and Thattai a couple of times.

    My MIL then taught me to make these delicious homemade banana wafers one afternoon and I have become a fan of this recipe ever since.

    I have already made it a couple of times since then. So here is a South Indian style fried banana chips recipe from my kitchen to yours.

    Trending now

    Why I love them

    • These homemade chips taste so much better than the store brought banana chips.
    • They are crispy, crunchy, and just perfect! 
    • It is a one-ingredient recipe barring the oil and seasonings.
    • They can be prepared in just 30 minutes and it stays good for weeks.
    • Vegan and gluten-free.

    view of the basket of Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips from top

    Plantains are close relatives of bananas. While you normally eat bananas raw, plantains are almost always cooked before eating.

    Where bananas are sweet, plantains are on the starchy side. And though plantains are technically a fruit, they’re commonly eaten like root vegetables.

    Some other names of plantains are raw banana, Kacha Kela in Hindi, and Vazhakkai in Tamil.

    Besides making fried plantain chips, we also regularly make Plantains Stir-Fry at home and serve it with Sambhar or Rasam. This raw banana curry recipe tastes too good!

    Why these plantains are perfect to make homemade chips? They tend to have more starch content similar to potatoes.

    That is why the chips made from this tends to be crispy and easy to handle. They also tend to have less fat than potatoes. 

    How to pick the right plantains to make fried banana chips? Need to pick the unripe green variety.

    Plus it should be hard to touch. That's the raw banana stage before it ripens. 

    Ingredients needed

    image of plantains or raw banana

    Do you know why I love this raw banana recipe so much? It's literally a one-ingredient recipe! Yes, all you need is plantains besides oil and spices. Isn't that the most ideal vegan snack?

    Plantains - They are easily available at all leading grocery stores as well as in Indian grocery stores. 

    Tip - To prevent it from ripening quickly, soak it in water overnight and then use it the next day. Otherwise, store it in the fridge. 

    Oil for frying. You can use any vegetable oil or coconut oil. See notes for an alternate cooking method.

    Salt and Black Pepper for seasoning.

    Here's how to make it

    a raw banana placed next to slices of another raw banana used to make Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips

    The first step is to peel the plantains or raw banana. Grease your hand with oil if it turns sticky. Cut both the ends and then remove the green skin completely.

    Immediately soak the whole banana in plain water to prevent it from blackening and to keep it fresh.

    When you are ready to slice, wipe each banana dry. They should be completely dry before you slice them. Then slice them to medium thickness.

    thinly sliced raw banana placed over a drying rack, ready to make Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips

    Place these slices on a kitchen towel to absorb the excess water. Spread them out.

    DO NOT put these slices back in the water. 

    a hand adding salt water to the Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips while they are being fried in oil

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a Kadai. How to check if the oil is hot? Add one or two raw banana slices to the oil. If they come up steadily on top, then the oil is ready. 

    Do not fry on low flame as then the banana chips will absorb too much oil. Carefully slide the slices in medium hot oil and deep fry. Do not crowd them.

    Prepare a mixture of salt and water. Gradually pour a teaspoon of saltwater in the oil as they fry. Once the color changes to brown and they turn crisp, take them out.

    Repeat this step every time you fry the banana slices. This is the best way to add salt to these homemade banana chips. 

    Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips served in a basket

    Serving suggestions

    Once you have fried the whole batch of these vegan chips, add black pepper and mix lightly. Then wait for them to cool down at room temperature.

    Transfer to an airtight container. Store it at room temperature. Crispy and crunchy Homemade banana chips are ready!

    Enjoy this as a snack at any time of the day along with a glass of Vegan Turmeric Latte. 

    You can also make them for Diwali or on any other festive occasion. If you want to check out all the savory snack recipes that can be made for Diwali, check out this post.

    Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions

    When picking the right type of plantains for this recipe, remember to pick the unripe green variety that's hard to touch. Oil your hands before working with plantains.

    Soaking the peeled banana in plain water prevents it from blackening and keeps it fresh. You can use a vegetable slicer to get even slices and to speed up the process.

    Adding saltwater in oil is the best way to add salt to these homemade banana chips. The color of the chips completely depends on the quality of the raw banana your using.

    Along with black pepper, you can also add paprika for more flavor or even enjoy them plain. These fried plantain chips stay good for weeks if stored properly at room temperature. 

    An alternative for frying - Baking

    Please note that I have not tried this baking method yet. Smear lemon juice over the banana slices. Bake them in the over at 225 degrees F for an hour.

    Then let the banana chips cool until crispy, at least 5 minutes before you transfer to an airtight container. 

    Alternatively, you can also fry them in an Air Fryer. 

    a basket filled with Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips

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    Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips served in a basket with some fallen next to it

    Fried Raw Banana Vegan Chips

    A delicious fried plantain/raw banana chips recipe is a popular vegan snack in South India. These popular vegan chips are made with just a few ingredients!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 169.26kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    Vegetable slicer
    Kadai

    Ingredients 

    • 2 plantains
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tbsp salt
    • 1 tbsp black pepper
    • 3 cups oil for frying

    Instructions

    • The first step is to peel the plantains or raw banana. Grease your hand with oil if it turns sticky. Cut both the ends and then remove the green skin completely. Immediately soak the whole banana in plain water to prevent it from blackening and to keep it fresh.
    • When you are ready to slice, wipe each banana dry. They should be completely dry before you slice them. Then slice them to medium thickness.
    • Place these slices on a kitchen towel to absorb the excess water. Spread them out.
    • DO NOT put these slices back in the water.
    • Meanwhile, heat oil in a kadai. Here is how to check if the oil is hot. Add one or two raw banana slices in the oil. If they come up steadily on top, then the oil is ready.
    • Carefully slide the slices in medium hot oil and deep fry. Do not crowd them. Do not fry on low flame as then the banana chips will absorb too much oil.
    • Prepare a mixture of salt and water. Gradually pour a teaspoon of salt water in the oil as they fry. Once the color changes to brown and they turn crisp, take them out. Repeat this step every time you fry the banana slices. This is the best way to add salt to these homemade banana chips.
    • Once you have fried the whole batch of these vegan chips, add black pepper and mix lightly. Then wait for them to cool down at room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container. Store it at room temperature.

    Notes

    When picking the right type of plantains for this recipe, remember to pick the unripe green variety that's hard to touch. Oil your hands before working with plantains. Soaking the peeled banana in plain water prevents it from blackening and keeps it fresh.
    You can use a vegetable slicer to get even slices and to speed up the process. Adding saltwater in oil is the best way to add salt to these homemade banana chips.
    The color of the chips completely depends on the quality of the raw banana your using. Along with black pepper, you can also add paprika for more flavor or even enjoy them plain. These fried plantain chips stay good for weeks if stored properly at room temperature. 
    An alternative for frying - Baking
    Please note that I have not tried this baking method yet. Smear lemon juice over the banana slices. Bake them in the over at 225 degrees F for an hour. Then let the banana chips cool until crispy, at least 5 minutes before you transfer to an airtight container. 
    Alternatively, you can also fry them in an Air Fryer. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169.26kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.67g | Protein: 0.88g | Fat: 11.15g | Saturated Fat: 8.98g | Sodium: 1167.3mg | Potassium: 311.03mg | Fiber: 1.63g | Sugar: 8.96g | Vitamin A: 672.44IU | Vitamin C: 10.98mg | Calcium: 6.22mg | Iron: 0.46mg
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    Comments

    1. Jen says

      June 24, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      These totally satisfied my snacking needs! Love how easy they are to make too. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 25, 2020 at 4:58 pm

        yes, they are so simple and easy to make

        Reply
    2. Tawnie Kroll says

      June 24, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy and delicious recipe - thank you for sharing!! Will be making again.

      Reply
    3. Carrie Robinson says

      June 24, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy to make snack! 🙂 Going to try this recipe soon.

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      June 24, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious! My husband loves them! They were gone in a matter of minutes! I will definitely be making these again!

      Reply
    5. Manjiri C K says

      June 24, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are so addictive!Love them, beautiful food photos 🙂

      Reply
    6. Angela says

      June 23, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      With my whole family at home right now we are always looking for a different snack. This recipe is great. They didn't last long.

      Reply
    7. Beth says

      June 23, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      These are so crispy and delicious, my kids gobbled them up in a matter of minutes! Thanks for a great recipe. Adding to my regular roster!

      Reply
    8. Jen says

      June 23, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic snack when working from home. They are addictive!

      Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola says

      June 23, 2020 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      I could snack on these chips all day!! They're so delicious and easy to make!

      Reply
    10. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      June 23, 2020 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      I'm making this for the weekend, I bet everyone is going to devour it!

      Reply

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