Air Fryer Plantains is made with 3 ripe plantains, coconut oil or olive oil, Sour cream or crema, Hot sauce; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 180 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Peel ripe plantains and slice on the diagonal, about 1/2-inch thick.
- 2
Toss with coconut oil and salt.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and caramelized.
- 4
Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- 5
Serve with sour cream, hot sauce, or alongside rice and beans.
Tip: Ripe plantains (yellow with plenty of black spots) are sweet and perfect for this recipe. Green plantains are starchy and need a different approach (tostones). The riper the plantain, the sweeter and more caramelized the result.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~16 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Plantains at 400°F for 10 minutes. Ripe plantains (yellow with plenty of black spots) are sweet and perfect for this recipe. Green plantains are starchy and need a different approach (tostones). The riper the plantain, the sweeter and more caramelized the result.
You need: 3 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced 1/2-inch diagonal, 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil, Pinch of salt, Sour cream or crema, Hot sauce, Black beans and rice. This recipe serves 4 with 180 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Plantains takes 10 minutes total at 400°F. Serve with sour cream, hot sauce, or alongside rice and beans.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 10 minutes at 400°F.
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