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Air Fryer Plantains

Air fryer plantains is easy to make and make a tasty side dish. These fried plantains in air fryer make use of just 2 ingredients and in 15 minutes you have perfect sweet plantains with fewer calories than deep fried.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: African, American, Asian, Ghanaian, Nigerian, Spanish
Keyword: air fryer plantains, air fryer sweet plantains, plantains in air fryer
Servings: 2
Calories: 142kcal
Author: K's Cuisine

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 Ripe Plantain
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • Cut the Plantain- Cut the tips off the ends. Slice the skin to unwrap the plantain.
    Lay the plantain on a flat surface and using a sharp knife, cut diagonally.
  • Add the cut ripe plantains to a bowl then add in olive oil. Rub the oil all over the plantains.
  • Arrange the plantains in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overlap or pile them.
  • Air fry plantains at 200C/400F for 10-12 minutes or till they are browned..
  • Serve and Enjoy.

Notes

  • Use ripe plantain that has yellow skin.
  • The olive oil helps the plantain to brown and crisp nicely so don't skip on it.
  • You can experiment with seasoning plantains- Like kelewele (Ghanian fried plantain dish, you can add ginger, pepper, and garlic powder).
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer. If it doesn't fit all the plantains then cook them in batches.
  • Keep an eye on the timer as the difference between perfectly fried and burnt is a few minutes. 
  • They are best served hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg