Air Fryer Sweet Plantains or Maduros are an easy and healthy way to make this classic Latin side dish.
What color are plantains when ripe?
As they ripen, plantains turn from green to yellow to black, just like bananas. It’s usually hard to find ripe plantains at the grocery store. Typically, you must purchase unripe green plantains and let them ripen on the counter or somewhere warm to speed up the process. They can take anywhere from a few days to a week to ripen.
About Time
- Prep Time 5 mins
- Cook Time 20 mins
- Total Time 25 mins
Ingredients
- 2 medium extra ripe plantains the skin should be black
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Cut the ends off the plantain then using a sharp pairing knife, cut a slit along the length to peel.
- Remove the skin carefully and transfer it to the air fryer basket.
- Spray with more oil on top and air fryer at 370F for about 8 minutes on each side, until tender.
- Then slice them and enjoy.
Amount Per Serving
Serving: 1 /2 plantain, Calories: 109 kcal, Carbohydrates: 28.5 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 0.5 g, Sodium: 3.5 mg, Fiber: 1.5 g, Sugar: 15.5 g