Simple Air Fryer Sweet Plantains

Air fryer sweet plantains are so simple to make and surprisingly as good as the classic fried sweet plantains, with a lighter twist.

Maduros are naturally sweet and taste good with protein, rice, beans, or any dish.

Air Fried Plantains vs. Deep-Fried or Pan Fried

Air-fried maduros are my new favorite because they are way less oily but still have that delicious outer caramelized crunch and soft middle. Also, making them in the air fryer is way less messy.

Of course, the classic recipe is still delicious.

The biggest difference between these two ways of cooking maduros is the amount of oil used.

A traditional recipe submerges sweet plantains in oil, and they are air-fried and lightly brushed, which also impacts the amount of calories per bite.

Air-fried is also less messy than pan-fried or deep-fried maduros.

If you love the traditional recipe, try these crispy, sweet plantains (maduros).

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Ripe Sweet Plantains – black, spotty peel
• Avocado oil or neutral oil of your choice
• Salt – optional

Equipment Needed For Sweet Fried Plantains

• Air Fryer
• Tongs
• Paring Knife
• Pastry Brush

Top Tips For The Best Air Fried Maduros

• Grab the best-ripened plantains for the sweetest plantains.
• Lightly brush the plantain slices with oil that can handle high temperatures. Avocado oil is perfect.
• The ideal temperature for air-frying sweet plantains is around 390 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is too high, the sugar in the plantain burns quickly.
• For the sweet plantains to cook correctly, place them in a single layer.

For a breakdown of how to quickly ripen plantains, read this post, in which I discuss the best and fastest way.

Instructions For The Best Air-Fried Maduros

1. Slice the plantain skin lengthwise and remove the skin.
2. Then, cut the plantains diagonally into plantain slices roughly 1 inch thick.
3. Place the plantain slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer and brush with avocado oil.
4. Air Fry them at 390 degrees for 15 minutes.
5. Flip them once the bottom is golden brown, 7 minutes in.
6. Using tongs, remove the maduros from the air fryer basket and serve.

The best part of air frying maduros is that there isn’t residual oil to pat down.

See Below for Detailed Instructions

Can I Store Leftover Air Fryer Plantains?

Store leftover maduros (if you have any leftovers) in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

Or store them in a reusable storage bag.

FAQs

The Easiest Air Fryer Sweet Plantains

Olga Muñoz

Delicious, sweet, and easy-to-make air-fried sweet plantains. They're a lighter version of the classic maduros recipe.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Colombian, Dominican, Puerto Rican

Servings 3 people

Equipment

• 1 Air Fryer
• 1 Tongs
• 1 Paring Knife
• 1 Pastry Brush

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Ripe Sweet Plantain
• ¼ cup Avocado Oil
• 1 pinch Salt Optional

Instructions

 

• Step One

  Slice the plantain skin lengthwise and remove the skin.
• Step Two

  Then, cut the plantains diagonally into plantain slices roughly 1 inch thick.
• Step Three

  Place the plantain slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer and brush with avocado oil.

  Air Fry them at 390 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
• Step Four

  ​Flip them once the bottom is golden brown, 7 minutes in.

  Using tongs, remove the maduros from the air fryer basket and serve.

Notes

Top Tips For The Best Air Fried Maduros

• Grab the best-ripened plantains for the sweetest plantains.
• Lightly brush the plantain slices with oil that can handle high temperatures. Avocado oil is perfect.
• The ideal temperature for air-frying sweet plantains is around 390 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is too high, the sugar in the plantain burns quickly.
• For the sweet plantains to cook correctly, place them in a single layer.

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