Air-Fried Plantain Tostones with Garlic Aioli
Crispy, golden plantain tostones baked in the air fryer for a healthier twist, paired with a creamy garlic aioli dip. This Puerto Rican-inspired air-fryer recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs green plantains, all-purpose flour, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 green plantains
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and slice 2 green plantains into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dredge plantain slices in flour mixture until fully coated.
- Step 3: Brush coated plantains with 1 tbsp olive oil and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Step 4: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Step 5: While tostones cook, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt for aioli.
- Step 6: Serve hot tostones with garlic aioli for dipping.
