Banana Avocado Dip with Plantain Chips

Amazing Appetizers: Banana Avocado Dip with Plantain Chips

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1. 4 to 6 cups canola oil
2. 2 green plantains, peeled, very thinly sliced
3. Coarse salt
4. 1 very ripe banana
5. 1 small avocado, peeled and pitted
6. 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

1. Place oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to side of pan, and heat oil to 380 degrees. Carefully drop plantain slices into oil one at a time. Cook in batches until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels with a slotted spoon; let drain while finishing batches. (Adjust heat to keep temperature constant, if necessary, during cooking.) Sprinkle with salt; set aside
2. Make dip: Place banana, avocado, and lemon juice in bowl; mash with fork. Season with salt; serve with plantain chips.