Air-Fryer Plantains

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 15 min./batch
Yield 3 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
These air-fryer plantains are a healthier twist on the classic, delivering all the flavor and texture you love, just with less oil and mess. Best of all, a batch is ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 6 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • Cooking spray
  • SEASONING MIX:
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Optional: Guacamole and pico de gallo

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine garlic, garlic salt and onion powder. Add plantains; cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain plantains; place on paper towels and pat dry.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 375°. In batches, place plantains in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Place plantain pieces between 2 sheets of aluminum foil. With the bottom of a glass, flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Increase air-fryer temperature to 400°. Return flattened plantains to air fryer; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes longer. Combine the 4 seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle over tostones. Serve with optional ingredients as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1piece: 39 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Having grown up in Puerto Rico, I've had so much amazing Caribbean food, but tostones have always been a favorite of mine. Traditionally they are deep fried, but this version of air-fryer plantains gives me the same fabulous taste without some of the calories. —Leah Martin, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
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