Air Fryer Tostones (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 medium green plantains.
02 - 4 cups water.
03 - 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
04 - 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (vegetable, peanut, or coconut).
05 - Coarse salt for seasoning.
06 - 1 cup mayonnaise.
07 - 1/4 cup ketchup.
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

# Instructions:

01 - Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic powder. Refrigerate until serving.
02 - Peel plantains and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Soak in salted water for 20 minutes.
03 - Set air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
04 - Dry plantains, toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Air fry 3-6 minutes per side until soft.
05 - Flatten each piece to 1/4-inch thick using a tostonera or mug.
06 - Increase air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Brush tostones with oil, fry 3 minutes, flip, oil again, fry 4 minutes.
07 - Sprinkle tostones with coarse salt. Serve hot with mayo-ketchup dip.

# Notes:

01 - Soaking plantains prevents browning and drying during cooking.
02 - Use green, unripe plantains for best results.
03 - The dipping sauce can be made up to 48 hours in advance.

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