Crispy Air Fryer Tostones

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crispy Air Fryer Tostones.

1. Step 1

   Begin by preheating your air fryer to a sizzling 400°F (200°C).

2. Step 2

   Take your plantains and slice off the tips, then make a careful vertical cut along the skin from one end to the other, ensuring you only pierce the skin and not the flesh inside.

3. Step 3

   With the skin still on, chop the plantains into 1-inch chunks.

4. Step 4

   Now, peel away the skin from each piece, starting from the slit you created.

5. Step 5

   Place the plantain chunks into the air fryer basket and give them a light misting of olive oil spray before air frying for 5 minutes.

6. Step 6

   While they cook, prepare a bowl filled with salted water to soak the tostones.

7. Step 7

   Once the timer goes off, use tongs to gently lift the plantains from the air fryer.

8. Step 8

   Smash each chunk to about 1/2-inch thickness using a tostonera or a flat surface, then let them soak in the salted water while you continue smashing the rest.

9. Step 9

   After soaking, take the tostones out of the water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

10. Step 10

    Return the tostones to the air fryer in batches, ensuring they lay flat in a single layer.

11. Step 11

    Give the tops a spritz of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt before air frying for another 5 minutes.

12. Step 12

    Once golden brown, flip the tostones with tongs, spray the other side with olive oil, and season with salt.

13. Step 13

    Air fry for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until they reach that perfect crispy texture.

14. Step 14

    Enjoy your deliciously crunchy tostones, a delightful treat that brings a taste of the tropics to your kitchen!.