Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Plantains
Sweet, caramelized air fryer plantains (plátanos maduros) — golden and soft on the inside with crisp edges, and hardly any oil. A beloved Latin side that pairs with rice and beans, grilled meats, or just on their own.
Use ripe (yellow-black) plantains for sweet maduros, or green ones for savory tostones. Either way, the air fryer makes them easy and mess-free.
Ingredients
Instructions
Peel & slice
Cut the ends off each plantain, score the peel lengthwise, and remove it. Slice into ½-inch pieces (diagonal for maduros).
Season
Toss or spray the slices lightly with oil and a pinch of salt.
Air fry
Air fry at 375°F for about 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and caramelized at the edges.
- Ripe (spotty, yellow-black) plantains give the sweetest maduros.
- For tostones, use green plantains: air fry, smash, then air fry again.
- Don't crowd the basket so they caramelize instead of steaming.
Frequently asked
How long do plantains take in the air fryer?
About 10–12 minutes at 375°F, flipping once, until golden and caramelized.
What's the difference between maduros and tostones?
Maduros are sweet, made from ripe plantains; tostones are savory, made from green plantains that are fried, smashed and fried again.
How do I know a plantain is ripe?
For sweet maduros, use plantains with mostly yellow-to-black skin; green ones are starchy and savory.
