1Gonja crisps are a popular East African snack made from thinly sliced, deep-fried plantains. Primarily associated with Ugandan cuisine, "gonja" is the local name for cooking plantains, which belong to the banana family but are starchier and typically eaten cooked. When made from ripe plantains, the crisps deliver a distinct, naturally sweet and savory tropical flavor with an extra crunchy texture.