Perfectly Crispy Air-Fried Plantains | Bananas | Easy Recipe for Beginners

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a more affordable citrus alternative.

Cut the top and bottom of the plantains and make a slit down the side to peel them.

Peel off the skin of the plantains.

Slice the plantains in half.

Arrange the plantain halves in the air fryer.

Spread vegetable oil over the plantains.

Preheat the air fryer to 170°C (338°F) and cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, turn the plantains to the other side and spread vegetable oil on the newly exposed sides.

Increase the air fryer temperature to 200°C (392°F) and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Remove the plantains from the air fryer once they are golden and crispy.

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