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Air Fryer Plantains

Name: Air Fryer Plantains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

4.6(3)

10 min

Time

400°F

Temp

180 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Plantains

3 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced 1/2-inch diagonal

1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil

Pinch of salt

Serving

Sour cream or crema

Hot sauce

Black beans and rice

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

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.

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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.

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