Air Fryer Plantains

written by Air Fryer Recipes | October 18, 2023

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 4 seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle over tostones. Serve with optional ingredients as desired.