Do you know you can cook plantain in an air fryer? These easy air fryer plantains recipe is quicker and healthier than deep-fried plantain. It is delicious, requires minimal ingredients, and no expertise is needed here. Air fryer plantains are sweet and can serve as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
This air fryer plantain recipe is perfect for a gluten-free and whole foods diet. This sweet plantain cooks up quickly and easily in the air fryer.
You will love cooking plantains in an air fryer because it is healthy. Using an air fryer requires little or no oil.
Ingredients needed for Air Fryer Plantains
Plantains – use a firm ripe plantain.
Oil – use vegetable oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, or avocado oil.
Salt – optional
Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time is subject to a preheated air fryer. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, deduct 2 minutes from the cooking time and increase it if needed to allow the food to cook evenly.
How to Cook Ripe Plantains in an Air Fryer
- Cut off both ends of the plantain with a sharp knife, and make a slit on the plantain lengthwise from end to end.
- Pull the skin backward from the slit till you get the plantain out. Then slice the ripe plantain diagonally about half an inch thick or into cubes.
- Put the sliced plantains into a large bowl and drizzle with half of the oil. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange plantain slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time. Spray some oil and continue cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe
Easy Air Fryer Plantains
Equipment
- Instant Pot (Vortex) Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 tablespoon oil or a cooking spray
- Salt to taste optional
Instructions
- Cut off both ends of the plantain with a sharp knife, and make a slit on the plantain lengthwise from end to end.
- Pull the skin backward from the slit till you get the plantain out. Then slice the ripe plantain diagonally about half an inch thick or into cubes.
- Put the sliced plantains into a large bowl and drizzle with half of the oil. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange plantain slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time. Spray some oil and continue cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
How to Store
Fridge - you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: you can store air-fried plantains in the freezer. Allow to cool down completely before freezing.
You can also store freshly cut plantain. Arrange plantain in a single layer on a baking sheet for up to an hour. Then transfer frozen plantains into a Ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat - you can reheat in the microwave or air fryer. Pour frozen plantains into the air fryer and reheat for 6 mins at 160C/320F or until fully warm.
Tips
- Plantains are naturally sweet. There is no need to add salt or sugar.
- Do not overlap if you want them to crisp up nicely and cook evenly.
- Slice the plantain c are the same size for even air frying.
- If using frozen plantain, remember to preheat your air fryer.
FAQs
How long to cook plantains in an air fryer?
The best temperature for air fryer plantains is to cook at 180C/350F for 15 mins.
Can I use green plantain?
Green plantains are unripe and would work if boiled or used as chips or crisps. If making plantain chips, the cuts are thinner than the fried ones. Frying green plantains come out hard and take a long time to cook. Yellow plantains are sweet and soft.
Can you cook frozen plantain in an air fryer?
Yes, you can. There is no need to thaw. Cook straight from the freezer. Spray some oil and air fryer for 20-25 minutes.
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