Ingredients

2 pounds plantains or green bananas, scored, peeled, and thinly sliced on the diagonal

1/4 cup vegetable oil

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Pico de Gallo with Plantain Chips, for serving (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Divide plantains between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss with oil, then arrange in a single layer on sheets. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating sheets and flipping plantains halfway through. Drain plantains on paper towels. Serve with Pico de Gallo, if desired.