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A white plate with slices of air fryer sweet plantains sprinkled with salt, next to a metal fork.
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Air Fryer Sweet Plantains (Maduros)

These air fryer sweet plantains (maduros) are made with ripe yellow plantains, oil, and salt, then cooked until soft, golden, and lightly caramelized. A simple Caribbean-inspired side dish that pairs well with rice, beans, and savory bowls.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe yellow plantains yellow with lots of black spots or mostly black
  • 1½ tablespoons neutral oil I like to use avocado oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Peel the plantains and slice them on a slight diagonal into ½-inch thick pieces.
    Air fryer sweet plantains, perfectly sliced, are arranged on a wooden cutting board, placed on a rustic wooden surface.
  • Add the plantain slices to a bowl and toss gently with the oil and salt until evenly coated.
    Sliced bananas in a beige bowl with a yellow spatula on a wooden surface, perfect for making air fryer sweet plantains.
  • Arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece.
    Sliced air fryer sweet plantains are spread out inside the basket, ready for cooking.
  • Air fry at 380°F for 6 minutes.
    Air fryer sweet plantains are sliced and arranged in a single layer, then cooked until golden and caramelized in the air fryer basket.
  • Flip the plantains, then return them to the air fryer for another 6 minutes, until deeply golden and caramelized on the edges.
    A hand with red nail polish holds up an air fryer sweet plantain chip above a tray of similar chips.
  • Remove and serve warm with an optional sprinkle of flaked salt. Enjoy!
    A plate of crispy air fryer sweet plantains slices sprinkled with coarse salt, with a fork on the side and a whole plantain partially visible.

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Notes

Storage and Reheating 
Let the air fryer plantains cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to prevent condensation. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days for the best texture and flavor. Personally, I don’t recommend freezing cooked maduros since the texture deteriorates over time.
You can reheat the plantains in the air fryer, oven/oven toaster, or skillet. Don’t use the microwave, as they may end up soggy instead of crisp. 

Nutrition

Serving: 13pieces | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 2023IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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