Tostones

Name: Tostones
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 3 large green plantains; ⅓ cup vegetable, canola, grapeseed, avocado or peanut oil; Kosher salt or sea salt flakes

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings
6
Calories
214 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine
South American

Tostones

Quade Sullivan

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Crispy tostones are one of my favorite Latin American side dishes! Green plantain slices are twice fried until golden, crunchy and absolutely delicious. You won’t be able to eat just one!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 large green plantains
⅓ cup vegetable, canola, grapeseed, avocado or peanut oil
Kosher salt or sea salt flakes to taste

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Instructions

Start by slicing the plantains. Cut off the ends of each plantain and discard them. Use the tip of a paring knife to slit the peel lengthwise, then cut the plantain in half. Using your thumb (or a spoon), lift the edges of the peel to help loosen it from the plantain. Remove and discard the peel.
Once peeled, slice the plantains at an angle, into 1 to 1 ½-inch pieces.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the sliced plantains and fry for about 1 minute per side, or until they soften slightly and gain some color.
Remove them from the pan and, using a tostonera press or a flat bottomed ramekin (or glass), gently press each slice until about 1/4 inch thick.
Return the pieces to the hot pan, and fry until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer the tostones to a cooling rack (or a paper towel lined plate) and season generously with salt while they are still hot.
Serve immediately!

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Notes

Air Fryer Instructions
If you prefer to fry your tostones in the air fryer, follow these instructions:
Oven Instructions
Want to bake your tostones instead?
Leftovers
Leftovers should be kept in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat in the oven, on a rack set inside a baking sheet, at 450ºF. Should take 4 to 5 minutes for them to get hot.
Preheat air fryer to 400ºF.
Peel and slice plantains and place in the air fryer in a single layer (working in batches if needed). Spray with cooking spray.
Cook for 3 minutes. Flip the slices, spray with cooking spray, and cook again for 2 minutes.
Flatten the plantain slices and return them to the air fryer. Spray once more, then fry for 5 minutes, flip, spray and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Salt while they are still hot and serve!
Preheat oven to 450ºF.
Peel and slice the plantains. Toss with oil.
Arrange on a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Flatten the plantain slices and return to the baking sheet. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Salt and serve!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1009IU (20%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	214kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Sodium	4mg	0%
Potassium	447mg	10%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	1009IU	20%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	3mg	0%
Iron	1mg	6%