Air Fryer Candy Plantains (Maduros)

Air Fryer Candy Plantains or Maduros are a simple and wholesome approach to make this traditional Latin aspect dish.

Air Fryer Candy Plantains

I grew up consuming plantains each manner you possibly can think about! Relying on the ripeness of the plantain, you’ll get totally different outcomes. Mother makes them on the grill or fries them however I really like making them within the air fryer! For candy maduros, one of the best plantains are those which have black skins and tender flesh. The darker the pores and skin, the sweeter they’re, which is strictly what you need. Make these Air Fryer Maduros together with my Picadillo, Carne Bistec, or any Latin dish you want. And when you’d prefer to strive extra plantain recipes, try my Air Fryer Tostones, Turkey Picadillo Stuffed Candy Plantains, and Turkey Pastelón (Candy Plantain Lasagna).

Air fried plantains are more healthy than fried plantains since air frying requires quite a bit much less oil. They’re just like bananas however with extra starch. Plantains are excessive in carbs and comprise some fiber, magnesium, potassium, and nutritional vitamins A and Ok.

What colour are plantains when ripe?

As they ripen, plantains flip from inexperienced to yellow to black, similar to bananas. It’s normally laborious to seek out ripe plantains on the grocery retailer. Usually, you should buy unripe inexperienced plantains and allow them to ripen on the counter or someplace heat to hurry up the method. They’ll take anyplace from a number of days to a
week to ripen.

What’s the distinction between tostones and maduros?

Tostones are inexperienced plantains which are fried till crispy and served as chips with dips like guacamole or salsa. I’ve 3 ways to make them: twice baked, air fried, and microwaved and baked. Maduros constructed from ripe plantains are mushy and candy and are served as a aspect dish.

Tips on how to Air Fry Maduros

Air frying candy plantains is very easy. This recipe solely has one ingredient – plantains – so the prep is minimal.

1. Lower the ends off the plantain. Then with a paring knife, reduce a slit alongside the size of the peel.
2. Fastidiously take away the pores and skin and place them within the air fryer.
3. Spray the tops of the plantains with oil and air fry at 370° Fahrenheit for eight minutes on either side.

Variations

• High air fryer maduros with cinnamon.
• Add melted cheese, like shredded cheddar, Monterey jack, or Oaxaca cheese.

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