My mom used to make these when I was a kid so when I stumbled across them at Trader Joe's I was ECSTATIC!! Plantains are a member of the banana family so I guess they have a higher starch content than potatoes. That being said, I find them much more satisfying than a plain ol' potato chip.
They're also a LOT less greasy, as a matter of fact they aren't greasy at all! No need to worry about losing your grip while clinging to a pole on the bus ride to work or school. I'm guessing they are probably healthier too since sunflower oil is used to cook them as opposed to whatever oil is used in making potato chips from the major brands.
Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a bag of Doritos once in awhile but plantain chips make me feel a lot less guilty.
They're also a LOT less greasy, as a matter of fact they aren't greasy at all! No need to worry about losing your grip while clinging to a pole on the bus ride to work or school. I'm guessing they are probably healthier too since sunflower oil is used to cook them as opposed to whatever oil is used in making potato chips from the major brands.
Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a bag of Doritos once in awhile but plantain chips make me feel a lot less guilty.