Crispy on the outside, but still tender on the inside, these savory Air Fryer Frozen Tostones are so tasty! The air fryer cooks them to perfection without all the added oil or greasy mess, which makes them a healthy option! They are so yummy and tostones make a fantastic appetizer or snack that is both naturally gluten-free and vegan too!
Can I Use Any Brand of Frozen Tostones?
Yes! Any brand of frozen tostones will work perfectly. And there is no need to defrost them before cooking.
Air Fryer Frozen Tostones
Making tostones in the air fryer is incredibly simple! But what are tostones!?! These little crispy golden bites of heaven are a well known Latin American snack food. Tostones are actually underripe green plantains that are cut into slices, then fried until soft, mashed flat, and fried once more! They are super delicious but if cooked the traditional way quite greasy.
However, by making frozen ready to cook tostones in the air fryer, you get all that same yummy crispy texture and tastiness, but without all the added oil. Not to mention, there is no cleanup, and it is quicker too! Air fryer frozen tostones are truly the way to go when you are craving this Latin American classic. Just put frozen tostones in the air fryer, cook, and enjoy!
I like to serve tostones with Latin-inspired meals as well as just as a snack with a dip like guacamole. Some people even top them with beans or shredded pork and eat them like little tostadas.
Air Fryer Frozen Tostones
FAQ
How do you make frozen tostones taste good?
How do you reheat frozen tostones?
How do you cook tostones in the oven?
Tostones, which are made with unripe green plantains, are deliciously savory and salty. Recipe yields 4 to 6 servings; you could likely double the recipe by using two baking sheets in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
How do you cook tostones in an air fryer?
Brush a light layer of oil onto the top side of the tostones and fry for 3 minutes on the first side. Flip the tostones and brush once more with a light layer of oil, then fry for the final time for 4 minutes instead of 3 minutes. Immediately after removing them from the air fryer. Serve the tostones with the mayo-ketch sauce while still hot.
Are baked tostones better than fried?
As it turns out, baked tostones are great. Compared to fried tostones, they’re easier to make, use less oil, and yield a crisp result that tastes more like plantains and less like oil. Hooray! These baked tostones are a fun little project. Make them for game days, afternoon snacks, or of course, serve them as a side dish with Caribbean meals.
Do fried tostones need a lot of oil?
Fried tostones require more babysitting, since you should never leave a skillet of oil unattended. Pan-fried tostones require a significant amount of oil (about one cup for just a few plantains), and leave behind about half that much oil in the pan.