Tajadas de Plátano Verde: Colombian Green Plantain Chips

Slices of green plantain, Colombian recipe (Tajadas de plátano verde).

Tajadas de Plátano Verde (Green Plantain Chips) are one of the most famously consumed snacks and side dishes across all of Colombia. Whether enjoyed entirely on their own as a crunchy treat or served alongside hearty coastal meals, these savory, golden chips are an absolute everyday staple.

The secret to this incredibly fast 13-minute recipe is slicing the firm, unripe plantains very thinly and frying them in perfectly hot oil until deeply crisp. Paired with savory local dips or served as a side to fish and meats, it is a foolproof way to add the perfect crunch to your weekend dinner!

Slices of green plantain, Colombian recipe (Tajadas de plátano verde)

Tajadas de Plátano Verde (Green Plantain Chips)

A quick, savory, and incredibly crunchy Latin American classic! Thinly sliced green plantains fried to golden perfection.

Pin Receta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Colombian, Latin American

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

2 Green plantains plátanos verdes
Oil for frying
Salt to taste

Instructions

Prep the plantains: First, wash the green plantains thoroughly and carefully remove the tough, thick outer peel. Using a sharp knife, cut the peeled plantains into thin slices (like chips) and season them generously with salt to your liking.
Fry the slices: Place a pan with oil over the stove and let it get very hot. Once the oil is completely heated, carefully drop in the plantain slices. Fry them evenly, making sure to flip them so both sides become beautifully golden and crisp.
Drain and serve: Once they achieve that perfect golden brown color, remove them from the hot oil and drain any excess grease on paper towels. Serve them fresh and hot alongside suero costeño (coastal sour cream), traditional hogao, or your favorite dip!

Notes

The Savory Counterpart: Unlike their sweet, ripe counterparts (maduros), green plantains are incredibly starchy and firm, giving them a savory profile and a satisfying crunch very similar to a thick potato chip.
An Everyday Staple: These delicious chips are officially recognized as one of the most widely prepared and consumed everyday foods in the entire country, standing as a pillar of the Colombian diet.