Description
Fried plantains are a popular treat in Cuba, so serve this air-fryer plantains recipe alongside a Cuban roasted pork sandwich or with rice and beans. Air-fryer plantains also pair well with arroz con pollo or in a tostones sandwich.
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
- cooking spray
- seasoning mix:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- optional: guacamole and pico de gallo
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine garlic, garlic salt and onion powder. Add plantains; cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain plantains; place on paper towels and pat dry.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°. In batches, place plantains in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Place plantain pieces between 2 sheets of aluminum foil. With the bottom of a glass, flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Increase air-fryer temperature to 400°. Return flattened plantains to air fryer; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes longer. Combine the 4 seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle over tostones. Serve with optional ingredients as desired.
