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    Air Fryer Banana (Plantains)

    Published: Nov 18, 2021 / Updated: Nov 18, 2021 by Adelyn

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    This air-fried plantain is very easy to make and cooks in less than 10 minutes. This recipe can be a snack, an appetizer, or a side dish.

    plantains sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon

    Why This Recipe Works

    Plantains are cooking bananas and are really good for a quick snack. You can cook the plantain in the microwave or boil it on the stove.

    You can also make minatamis na saging using plantains as a snack.

    This recipe is healthier than fried plantains. It requires little to no oil.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for air fryer plantains

    Plantain - use ripe plantain for this recipe. Ripe saba banana and regular ripe banana would also work. 

    Cinnamon - This ingredient is optional. It can be substituted with nutmeg, allspice, or cloves.

    Sugar - You can substitute this for a healthier sugar substitute.

    plantain peeled and sliced

    How To Make This Recipe

    Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees C.

    Step 2: Peel the plantain and slice it into ยผ inches. Toss the sliced plantain with oil if you choose to do so. 

    Step 3: Arrange the sliced banana in the tray.

    Step 4: Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 200 degrees C. Using a Tong, flip the plantain halfway through cooking. 

    Step 5: Combine cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle on the plantain and serve warm.

    collage for making air fryer plantain

    Equipment 

    Air fryer - I am using the 5qt Gourmia brand.

    plantains sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon

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    air fried plantains sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

    Air Fryer Banana (Plantains)

    This air-fried plantain is very easy to make and cooks in less than 10 minutes. This recipe can be a snack, an appetizer, or a side dish.ย 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Cuisine: American/Canadian
    Course: Snack
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 272kcal
    Author: Adelyn

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 large ripe plantain (or ripe banana and saba banana)
    • 1 teaspoon oil optional
    • ยฝ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1-2 teaspoons white sugar
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees C.
    • Peel the plantain and slice it into ยผ inches. Toss the sliced plantain with oil if you choose to do so.
    • Arrange the sliced banana in the tray.
    • Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 200 degrees C. Using a tong, flip the plantain halfway through cooking.
    • Combine cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle on the plantain and serve warm.

    Notes

    You can drizzle plantain with your favorite caramel sauce or sprinkle a small amount of sugar.ย 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 2020IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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