Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Pinch salt
• 3 green plantains, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

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Instructions

1. Add the coconut oil to a large skillet. Add enough vegetable oil to come about a third of the way up the sides of the skillet and heat over medium-high heat until very hot.
2. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Add the plantain slices to the oil in batches and fry until golden brown on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oil and smash to a chip size with a wooden mallet or rolling pin. Return the plantains to the oil in small batches again so they do not stick together and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer the chips to the towel-lined baking sheet and top with the seasoning mixture.