Air Fryer Plantain Chips (Tostones)

I love a good, healthy snack, especially during movie nights with my other half (when the toddler’s asleep). Some of my favorites include dried mangoes, popcorn (all kinds), taro chips and plantain chips!! The latter can be quite costly when you buy them in stores. May I add, one bag just isn’t enough for a 1.5 hour long movie. Alright, it is unavoidable that the accountant in me is doing all the math, but to break it down further, I can spend just $1 on 3 fresh green plantains and several minutes of my time making batches of plantain chips in my air fryer! Yaass!

Why Air Frying?

Air frying offers several advantages over deep frying, which is why it has become such a popular choice for healthier cooking nowadays. Here are some of the key reasons why it is often considered the better alternative:

• OIL CONTENT: Air frying uses significantly less oil than deep frying, with some recipes requiring absolutely no oil at all! This reduces fat content and calorie intake, making it a healthier cooking method.
• RESULTS: Unlike deep frying, which requires submerging food in hot oil, air frying cooks food by circulating hot air around it, still creating a crispy exterior while retaining moisture inside.
• CLEANUP: Cleanup after air frying simply requires washing the air fryer basket and wiping down the interior of the appliance, which is much easier than cleanup after deep frying! I mean, what do you do with all that oil?

So what are you waiting for? Try it out for yourself and tag me @rackoflam on social media if you’ve tried my recipe!! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and/or leave me a comment!