Add about one-fourth of plantains to hot oil, quickly dropping them 1 at a time to prevent clumping. Fry, stirring and flipping plantains often, until crisp and very lightly golden, 5 to 6 minutes.

Aside from plantain chips, ARA Food also produces cassava or yuca chips under these brands. In 1984, ARA Food acquired the Mariquitas brand of plantain chips from a fellow Cuban-owned company.

Plantain is a magnificent tropical fruit and a staple ingredient in West African cuisine. It’s often associated with the banana, the main difference being it contains more starch and fewer sugars.