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
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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