Tostones are a double green plantain fry typical of the Caribbean, especially Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The air fryer version reduces oil while maintaining the characteristic crushing. They are an essential garnish for fried chicken and fish in Creole cuisine.
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Tostones air fryer
Air fryer tostones from Puerto Rico: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear times.
- Puerto Rico
- Main course
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 195 kcal
- Protein 2 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 6 g
- Sodium 280 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Tostones air fryer is a Puerto Rican preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 26 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 16 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 3 green bananas.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Have ready: Coarse salt.
- Have ready: Garlic powder.
- Have ready: Lemon.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Peel bananas and cut into 2 cm slices; fry in air fryer at 190…
Peel bananas and cut into 2 cm slices; fry in air fryer at 190 C for 8 minutes.
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Flatten each slice with a glass or toaster until it forms discs.
Flatten each slice with a glass or toaster until it forms discs.
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Spray oil
Drizzle oil, salt and garlic; cook 8 more minutes until crispy. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Poach in salted water for 1 minute if you want a more tender texture inside.
Poach in salted water for 1 minute if you want a more tender texture inside. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Dry and season with salt and pepper when serving.
Dry and season with salt and pepper when serving.
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Serve with mojo or garlic mayonnaise
Serve with mojo or mayonnaise with garlic.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version baked at 200 °C with the same approximate times.
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