Air fry for 5 minutes.
Can you make tostones in an air fryer.
These paleo air fryer tostones make the most addicting snack while being extra easy and crispy in the air fryer.
Place the slices of plantain in the air fryer bowl making sure they are not piled up and return bowl to the air fryer.
Flip with tongs and spray the other side with olive oil spray.
Air fry until golden brown and crisp 4 to 5 minutes more.
You can use minimal amount of oil for this whole30 and vegan recipe without any frying or splattering.
Start with green plantains which look like bananas only larger.
Dip the tostones in the seasoned water one by one then place it back in the air fryer basket.
Spray the tops with olive oil spray and season with salt.
I used the same technique my family uses to deep fry only without all the oil using my air fryer.
Mix together the seasoned water.
Remove from the air fryer.
Trim the ends of cut a slit along the length deep enough to penetrate the skin without cutting the plantain.
Air fry until golden brown and crisp 4 to 5 minutes more.
How to make tostones in the air fryer.
Return tostones to the air fryer in batches filling the basket with a single layer each time.
Spray the tops with olive oil spray and season with salt.
Brush a light layer of oil onto the top side of the tostones and fry for 3 minutes on the first side.
Air fry for 5 minutes.
Grab a coffee mug or bowl or flat surface and gently smash each piece of plantain to create the tostones.
Return the smashed plantains to the air fryer basket you may have to work in batches depending on the size of your basket.
Return tostones to the air fryer in batches filling the basket with a single layer each time.
Flip with tongs and spray the other side with olive oil spray.
Whether you re making savory egg rolls for an appetizer or sweet ones for dessert it can be difficult to nail the balance between a crispy shell and a well cooked filling.
With 75 less oil than a deep fryer you can eat air fryer fries without guilt.
Cook for 15 minutes or until they turn a light golden color and are crispy around the edges.
7 air fry the smashed plantains.