HOW TO : MAKE SWEET PLANTAINS / AIR FRYER

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini can mimic the texture, while bananas offer sweetness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola is more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while white sugar is cost-effective.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a similar warmth, while allspice is often less expensive.

Cut the ripe plantains down the middle, not all the way through, keeping them intact.

Slice the plantains into thick pieces.

Brush the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.

Place the sliced plantains in the air fryer.

Set the air fryer to 325°F and cook for 6 minutes.

After 6 minutes, flip the plantains over.

Cook for an additional 6 minutes to achieve a toasted color.

Check the plantains periodically to ensure they are cooking evenly.

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