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Air Fryer Plantains

Make a batch of sweet air-fried plantains (maduros) for a quick & easy dish that comes together in under 20 minutes. This dish has a subtle sweetness from the ripe plantains and a crispy exterior.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: African, South American, Southeast Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Jessica Mode

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Combine garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  • Trim ends of plantains. Score the skin of the plantain, then peel to remove. Cut diagonally into ½ inch (1.3 cm) pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, toss plantains in melted coconut oil. Sprinkle mixed spices on top and toss to combine with plantains until well coated.
  • Spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking oil spray. Add plantains in a single layer. Top each plantain with a sprinkle of kosher salt. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until plantains are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Notes

To purchase ripe plantains at the grocery store, look for plantains that have a mostly black peel and are still slightly firm to the touch.
Storage: Store any leftover plantains in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Reheat leftover plantains in the air fryer at 350°F until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg