Toasted Plantain Chips with Mojo Garlic Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Crunchy homemade plantain chips toasted to golden perfection, served with a zesty garlic mojo sauce perfect for snacking or appetizers. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns green plantains, olive oil, salt into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 large, peeled and thinly sliced green plantains
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss 2 large peeled and thinly sliced green plantains with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp salt until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the plantain slices in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
3. Step 3: While chips bake, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
4. Step 4: Remove the plantain chips from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve immediately with the mojo garlic dip on the side for dipping.