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A plate full of air fryer tostones. The fried plantains are a dark yellow color with caramelized edges. They are next to a bowl of a white dipping sauce.
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Air Fryer Tostones

Air fryer tostones, or fried plantains, are a sweet, crispy, Caribbean side dish that pairs perfectly with meat dishes. With guacamole and pico de gallo, they’re a fantastic appetizer as well!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
3

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 3 plantains green
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the plantains into small pieces.
    A green banana is peeled and chopped into small pieces on a wooden cutting board. There is a large air fryer basket in the image and a large knife.
  • Place the plantains in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
    A large glass bowl of banana pieces is drizzled with olive oil. There is a large black air fryer nearby.
  • Put the plantains in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook the plantains for 3-5 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
    A large, black Philips air fryer is filled with chopped plantain pieces. They are spaced out so they can all cook evenly in the air fryer.
  • Carefully remove the hot plantains from the air fryer basket. One by one, place each piece between a folded piece of parchment paper, and use a glass to press it into a 1/4-inch thick disc.
    On a cutting board, a home chef uses a glass cup and parchment paper to flatten a fried plantain piece. A nearby air fryer basket is full of plantain pieces, some are flattened and some are not.
  • Return the flattened plantains to the air fryer basket. Spray the tops with cooking oil spray, then air fry for 3 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Flip, spray again, and air fry for another 3-5 minutes at the same temperature, until crispy.
    A few plantain pieces are placed on parchment paper on a cutting board, they have been flattened and are ready to be double-fried in the air fryer. A glass bowl of chopped bananas is nearby.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
  • Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking. 
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