Air Fryer Tostones

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Tostones are made with green (unripe) plantains and are a very popular side dish in many Caribbean and South American countries. The traditional method is to twice-fry the plantains in oil, but this air-fried version of my Puerto Rican family's recipe is much lighter as it uses olive oil spray instead of deep-frying.

Submitted by fabeveryday
Updated on November 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 green (unripe) plantains

  • olive oil cooking spray

  • 3 cups water, or as needed

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Slice tips off the plantain. Make a vertical cut in the skin from end to end, making sure to cut only through the thick skin and not into the plantain flesh. Cut plantain, still with the peel, into 1-inch chunks. Peel the skin off each chunk starting at the slit you made.

  3. Place the plantain chunks in your air fryer basket and spray them with olive oil spray. Air fry for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of salted water.

  4. Remove the plantain pieces from the air fryer with tongs. Smash to about 1/2-inch thickness using a tostonera (plantain smasher). Soak the smashed tostones in the bowl of salted water while smashing the rest.

  5. Remove the tostones from the salted water and pat dry with a paper towel.

  6. Return tostones to the air fryer in batches, filling the basket with a single layer each time. Spray the tops with olive oil spray and season with salt; air fry for 5 minutes. Flip with tongs and spray the other side with olive oil spray. Season with salt. Air fry until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes more.

    close up view of Air Fryer Tostones on a platter
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Recipe Tips

If your plantains are especially difficult to cut, you can use a case knife to aid in removing the skin, or try to peel them while under warm water, which can help.

If you don't have a plantain smasher, the base of a mason jar or large mug will work as well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110 Calories
0g Fat
29g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 448mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.