Tostones
Tostones are double fried plantains commonly found in South American cuisine. They are also called patacones. I used Hawaiin plantains for this recipe. Instead of double frying them in oil, I used the Air Fryer. Serve tostones with any dip of your choice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyA7TDALdlg
Servings:
4
yield(s)
Prep Time:
10
mins
Cook Time:
10
mins
Total Time:
20
mins
Ingredients
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3
Hawaiin Plantains
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1/4
cup olive oil
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3/4
tsp. salt
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1/2
garlic powder
Instructions
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Peel plantains and trim the ends. Cut a slit along the length deep enough to penetrate the skin without cutting the plantain.cut them into thick rounds about 1 inches. Place the cut pieces in a bowl of water to retain its colour.
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Now pat the plantain pieces dry and drizzle them with olive oil coating all sides.
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Preheat Air Fryer to 350 degrees F and place the plantain in the Air Fryer for about 4 to 5 minutes. Then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
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Remove the fried plantains and flatten/smash each pieces with the back of a glass or wooden press.
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Mix a little olive oil, salt, garlic powder together in a small bowl.
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Spritz the oil mixture onto the flattened plantains and place the in the Air Fryer once again. Fry on 400 degree F for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
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Serve double fried tostones with any dip of your choice.