Air fryer plantains

How to make Air fryer Plantains

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Wash and dry plantains, peel plantain see section below on how to peel plantain. Cut into desired shape. I like to cut plantains diagonally.

Transfer cut plantains into a bowl, add oil, salt, and pepper (if using) toss to combine. Arrange plantains in the air fryer basket or rack and air fry at 350°F / 180°F 15 mins flipping half way through cooking time. If at 15 mins it’s not browned to your liking, air fry for another 2 minutes.

Air fryer plantains

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Can you fry plantains in air fryer appliances? Yes you can. Air fryer plantains are easy to make and healthier than deep fried. These air fryer sweet plantains serve as a delightfully tasty appetizer or snack that doubles as a side dish to many Afro-Caribbean recipes.

• Author: Julia
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 17 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Cuisine: Global

Ingredients

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• 2 Medium yellow plantains
• 2 teaspoons oil
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Wash and dry plantains, cut off the two ends of the plantains. Make a skin deep slit on one side of the plantains, running from one end of the plantain to the other end.
2. Peel the skin out, then cut into desired shape. I like to cut plantains diagonally.
3. Transfer cut plantains into a bowl, add oil, salt, and pepper (if using) toss to combine. Arrange plantains in the air fryer basket or rack and air fry at 350°F / 180°F 15 mins flipping half way through cooking time. If at 15 mins it’s not browned to your liking, air fry for another 2 minutes.
4. Serve with your favorite side dish or sauce.

Notes

1. Do not overcrowd the basket.
2. Though air fried plantains can be made without oil, it turns out better when you add a bit of oil to it.