tostones

This easy tostones recipe (twice-fried plantains) made with unripe green plantains is a classic Latin staple!

3-Ingredient Tostones Recipe (Twice-Fried Plantains!)

plantains

vegetable oil, avocado oil,

Salt

In a deep nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

Add the thick plantain slices in the skillet, making sure there is enough oil to cover the slices. See video for more info but overall what you want is enough oil where the very top of the plantains are still visible but the rest of the slice is cooking in the oil.

Fry slices for about 5 minutes on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

Using a plantain press or a paper towel folded over, smash the plantains to about 1/2 inch thick.

Fry the now smashed plantains for about 4-5 minutes in the same skillet until golden brown on both sides.

Remove and drain on paper towels and season with salt. (You can transfer the oil to an airtight container and reuse it at a later time, if you’d like)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0DH-rhJCo

Easy-to-make crispy tostones (twice-fried plantains) made with unripe green plantains. A Latin favorite that's also a classic staple in Cuban cuisine!

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These Pan Fried Plantains are a staple Puerto Rican side dish recipe. They&#x27;re perfectly sweet, caramelized along the outside and deliciously warm on the inside!

Puerto Rican Fried Plantains (Sweet Plantains)

overly ripe (black) plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces

tbsp butter

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt...

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter.

Add plantains in a single layer (you will...

Add plantains in a single layer (you will have to do multiple batches). Cook plantains on each side, for about 2-3 minutes, or until they reach a caramelized brown color.

Transfer to a plate covered with newspaper (or...

Transfer to a plate covered with newspaper (or paper towels) and allow to drain for a minute or two. Then serve!

These easy tostones also known as patacones or fried green plantains are made healthier in the air fryer. No deep frying, just a few spritzes of olive oil for a crispy, delicious appetizer or side dish.

Tostones (Twice Air Fried Plantains)

green plantain (ends trimmed and peeled (6 oz after))

olive oil spray (I like Bertolli)

water

salt

garlic powder

With a sharp knife cut a slit along the length of the plantain skin, this will make it easier to peel. Cut the plantain into 1 inch pieces, 8 total.

In a small bowl combine the water with salt and garlic powder.

Preheat the air fryer to 400F.

When ready, spritz the plantain with olive oil and cook 6 minutes, you might have to do this in 2 batches.

Remove from the air fryer and while they are hot mash them with a tostonera or the bottom of a jar or measuring cup to flatten.

Dip them in the seasoned water and set aside.

Preheat the air fryer to 400F once again and cook, in batches 5 minutes on each side, spraying both sides of the plantains with olive oil.

When done, give them another spritz of oil and season with salt. Eat right away.

Tostones - also known as patacones or fried green plantains - are made healthier with this easy air fryer recipe. No deep frying, just a few spritzes of olive oil for a crispy, delicious appetizer or side dish.
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Air Fryer Tostones (Twice Air Fried Plantains)

For a snack that satisfies both salty and sweet cravings, my air fryer maduros (that are cooked like tostones) may be just what you’re looking for!

Air Fryer Maduros That Are Cooked Like Tostones

yellow plantain

olive oil

salt,

Peel your plantain and cut it into 1-inch (2.54 cm) thick coins.

Put the slices on an air fryer rack in a single layer and brush with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Air fry the plantain slices for 5 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

One at a time, smash each slice by placing it between two plastic baggies and gently smooshing with a cast iron pan. The baggies help to prevent sticking. Do not use a tortilla press for this!

Lay the smashed slices in a single layer on your air fryer racks. (You may need to cook them in batches if you have a small-capacity air fryer.) Brush the tops with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Air fry the smashed plantain slices for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C).

Remove the plantain slices from the air fryer and flip them over. Brush the sides of the slices that are now facing the top with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Put the air fryer trays back in the oven, switching their position in the oven. Air fry for 8 minutes at 400°F (200°C). (Note: air fryer cooking times may vary; feel free to adjust the cooking times listed here as needed.)

Remove the maduros from the oven after air frying. Sprinkle them with the smoked salt while they are still hot. Enjoy!

Crispy Salted Tostones - super easy recipe for golden brown bites of perfection with just one ingredient: PLANTAINS! video demo in the post.

Crispy Salted Tostones

green plantains

vegetable oil

sea salt

Magic Green Sauce

Peel the plantains by making a vertical cut through the skin and peeling it back with your hands or the edge of a spoon (see video).

Cut the plantains into 1-inch thick pieces. Heat a layer of oil in a heavy bottomed pan (see video to eyeball the amount).

Fry the plantains in batches. When the plantains are starting to turn light golden brown, remove from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Smash each piece with the back of a wooden spoon &#8211; this gives you a flatter shape with rougher edges. Return to the frying pan and fry for an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer back to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.

Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately, dipped in some kind of yummy sauce.

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Hi! loved your post! I am from Costa Rica, live half the time in Costa Rica and Panama (Central America) and we eat a lot of them here. We call them Patacones not Tostones (In Nicaragua they do call them that!) 

We usually make them skinner, we even have special wooden smashers! :) The secret is that they have to be green!!! Any ripe Plantain will not work or taste the same. The salt has to be put on with the oil hot if not it won't stick as well :) 

Love your blog and if you're interested on Costa Rica o Panama food let me know and I will email you recipes!

Two thumbs up! And Ana, would love to learn about your recipes, too.

I LOVE tostones, but I'm Puerto Rican so it's a must  I like them thinner though, thinner and crispy *drools* here in Puerto Rico you can even find them at Chinese restaurants. They make the best garlic tostones! I'm definitely making that cilantro lime sauce mmmmm!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm5SwAtGnQo

So easy! Peel, cut, fry, smash, and fry again. Sprinkle with salt and dip in sauce = 👌🏼

Tostones: pinchofyum.com/crispy-salted-tostones
Sauce: pinchofyum.com/5-minute-magic-green-sauce

How to Make Tostones

The most traditional of Dominican recipes!

Traditional Dominican Green and Yellow Fried Plantains with Mojo Sauce

green plantain

corn oil

tsp Cilantro (finely chopped)

garlic (finely grated or minced)

Heat the oil on medium heat. Two Separate skillets.

While the oil is heating up, peel the plantains.

Cut green plantains into about 1 inch circles.

Cut yellow plantains in thinner diagonal slices.

Fry green plantain for about one minute each side and set aside.At the same time, fry yellow plantain until each side is nice and golden. Set aside until serving.

Take the green plantain circles and flatten them. (You can smash them with the bottom of a plate, pan or cup)

Put the flattened plantains back in the oil and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until nice and crunchy.

Remove the plantains and drain on paper towels.

In a small bowl, mix oil, cilantro and garlic.

Serve with plantains.

Preparing the mojo sauce

This authentic Dominican Tostones Recipe requires about 1 cup (250ml) or more of oil– enough to submerge the plantains to do a shallow fry. I use Sunflower oil, but any neutral-tasting oil will work (canola, corn, vegetable, peanut, etc.). Alternatively, a light olive oil blend that is made for frying would also work too. 

You will need unripe green plantains for tostones; yellow ones will not do here as they have already started to soften and ripen. Bananas will not work for tostones, either. Plantains can be found at most grocery stores and health foods stores. For the soak, I often just soak the cut plantains in salted water; feel free to toss in a couple cloves of crushed garlic for a little more flavor.

Tostones are traditionally served with an ajillo, an easy homemade garlic dip. I&#x27;ve added some fresh cilantro (coriander) to mine to add some freshness. As simple as my ajillo with cilantro is, it does pack a lot of garlickly flavor. If that&#x27;s not your thing, feel free to go light on the garlic. Another alternative dip, which I&#x27;ve added to the notes of this recipe would be a mayonnaise and ketchup combination– salsa rosada (pink sauce)– I usually add a clove of freshly grated garlic to this to add some more flavor.

Tostones Recipe

/ 15 g mayonnaise

/ 15 g Ketchup

fine-grain sea salt,

garlic

/ 3 g fine-grain sea salt

/ 8 g fresh cilantro (coriander), lightly packed

/ 60 ml olive oil

green plantains (not bananas)

/ 15 g fine grain sea salt

/ 720 ml water

Slice the ends off of the plantains. Make...

Slice the ends off of the plantains. Make three vertical cuts along the length of the plantain, only making sure that you are cutting into the skin. Under cold running water, using your fingers or a butter knife (the tip of your knife works best) to remove the skins. With a sharp knife, cut each plantain into ¾-inch to 1-inch slices. Set aside.

Mix the 3 cups of water and salt...

Mix the 3 cups of water and salt together (just until the salt is dissolved). Place the thick rounds in the salt water for ½ hour or no less than 10 minutes.

In the meantime, prepare the Ajillo: Using a...

In the meantime, prepare the Ajillo: Using a mortar and pestle, pound the salt and garlic together. Add in the cilantro and break it down until it's pasty. Once that's done, mix in the olive oil and adjust the salt to taste. Alternatively, you can use a food processor or finely chop the cilantro, grate the garlic, and mix everything together.

To make the Mayo Ketchup Sauce: In a...

To make the Mayo Ketchup Sauce: In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mayonaisse, and garlic, and set aside (this will be good for up to 3 days, covered, in the refrigerator).

Remove the plantain slices from the water and...

Remove the plantain slices from the water and dry them well with paper towel or a kitchen towel. This will prevent oil splatters.

Heat the oil on medium heat (oil should...

Heat the oil on medium heat (oil should be around 325ºF / 160ºC). In batches, place the plantains in the hot oil and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with all the plantains, then remove from the oil and drain.

Place one of the fried plantains between two...

Place one of the fried plantains between two pieces of parchment paper. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, the bottom of a mug, bottom of a glass, or bottom of a heavy sauce pan or small cast-iron skillet, smash the plantain down until it is evenly flattened (roughly 1/4-inch / 2/3-cm thick. Repeat with the rest of the fried plantains.

While smashing all of the plantains, crank the...

While smashing all of the plantains, crank the heat to medium-high heat (the oil should register 350ºF / 180ºC to 360ºF / 190ºC). After all of the plantains have been smashed, fry them once again until golden brown and crispy. Immediately salt them as they come out of the oil.

Serve Tostones with Ajillo and or Mayo Ketchup...

Serve Tostones with Ajillo and or Mayo Ketchup Sauce.

Crispy on the outside, but still tender on the inside, these savory Air Fryer Frozen Tostones are so tasty! They are a fantastic appetizer or snack that is both naturally gluten-free and vegan too! 

Air Fryer Frozen Tostones

Package Frozen Tostones

Place

Place the frozen tostones in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.

Cook

Then put the basket into the air fryer, set the temperature to 400°F, and cook for 8 minutes.

Serve

Once the tostones are done cooking, transfer them to your serving dish and enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dz_et8zUQY

These air fryer frozen tostones are amazing! EASY AIR FRYER RECIPES HERE: https://www.melaniecooks.com/category/air-fryer-recipes/ Just put frozen tostones in the air fryer and it will cook them to perfection! Air fried frozen tostones are so delicious, you’ll love making them in the air fryer! Imagine biting into these mouthwatering tostones, so yummy! Air fryer is perfect for cooking frozen tostones! 
All my air fryer videos include cooking time and temperature! Check out all my air fryer recipe videos in one handy playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxnfP_LRoakGk9dffmD9U5G9UTsUYppiM ENJOY!

Vegan Plantain Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice, Quick Cuban Black Beans, Fresh Mango Salsa, and Pan-Fried Plantains are the perfect meatless meal to add to your meal plan! 

Vegan Plantain Burrito Bowl with Mango Salsa

white rice,

lime (about 2 Tbsp.)

cilantro

Salt and pepper,

yellow plantains,

Tbsp. avocado oil or coconut oil

mango (about 3 yellow or 2 red mangos)

red bell pepper

red onion

jalapeno*

Salt and pepper

Black

Sprouts chili powder

Sprouts cumin

Add rice, water, and a pinch of salt to a medium saucepan.

Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, then reduce heat to LOW and allow rice to steam for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

When the rice is cooked, remove lid and stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt and pepper, to taste. Gently fluff with a fork to combine.

Taste and add additional salt, pepper, lime juice, or cilantro as needed.

Start the Cilantro Lime Rice:

Heat avocado or coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Working in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, add sliced plantains to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining plantains until they&#8217;re all cooked.

When all the plantains have been cooked, flatten the plantains. To flatten, place the cooked slices between sheets of parchment paper and press down on them with the bottom of a glass, or the back of a spoon.

Return flattened plantains to your skillet and cook an additional 2-3 minutes per side. Season generously with salt, to taste.

Meanwhile, Start Plantains:

Combine diced mango with bell pepper, red onion, minced cilantro, 1 Tbsp. jalapeno, and the juice of 1 lime. Add salt and pepper.

Taste for seasoning, adding additional jalapeno, lime juice, salt or pepper, to taste. Set aside.

While the Plantains are Cooking, Make Your Mango Salsa:

In a small saucepan, heat 2 cans (drained, but not rinsed) of black beans with chili powder and tsp. cumin until the beans are warm. Keep on low heat until ready to serve.

For Quick Cuban Style Black Beans:

Layer cilantro lime rice, Cuban-style black beans, mango salsa, and cooked plantains.

Add additional toppings as desired (such as guacamole, avocado, or tomatillo ranch).

To assemble burrito bowls:

These bowls are absolutely amazing!!! I have made this several times and it’s always delicious!! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe

So good! I’ve never had plantains and this was incredible!

OMG my husband and I loved this recipe, everything goes so we'll together! One of my favorite recipes, thank you so much! :)

This was AMAZINGLY full of FLAVOR!! I love how you can include what you like best and each person can pick their own ingredients.  I spiced it up as I like heat, finished it with drizzled toasted sesame oil, radish sprouts and dollop of Sriracha.  Next time I'm going to try it with a poached egg as well! YUM, YUM, YUM! Can't wait to try some of your other recipes! Thanks for sharing!

This recipe was delicious think I found a new favorite recipe to fix.. Thanks so much

Love this recipe and will make this in lieu of plantain black bean tacos from now on.  I used Greek yogurt in the dressing in lieu of mayo and it really kept the flavors of the entire dish fresh and tangy.

We made these burrito bowls pretty much as written except we air-fried the plantain instead of pan frying it. We opted to add in 1 diced avocado as well. This meal was such a treat! We will definitely be making it again and again while mangos are in season. Thank you for sharing!

https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/j02v0g4Y.mp4

Vegan Plantain Burrito Bowls with Black Beans and Mango Salsa

Plantain Burrito Bowls

Tostones are crispy, salty, savory, smashed, and double-fried green plantains. This easy recipe yields delicious tostones in just 30 minutes. Enjoy tostones with dipping sauce as a quick snack, appetizer, or side dish.

Tostones

Green Plantains

frying oil (Avocado, Sunflower, Grapeseed)

salt Kosher salt)

Tablespoon Saucy Lips Zesty Cilantro Sauce

Tablespoon Saucy Lips Jalapeño Green Apple Sauce

Avocado

Peel plantains, then cut into 1 inch pieces

Add oil to a frying pan on medium heat

When oil comes up to temperature add plantain to the hot oil

Fry until plantain is lightly brown, then flip and continue to fry until other side is also lightly brown

Remove from the oil and place in a plate lined with a few sheets of paper towel

Place pieces of plantain (one piece at a time) on a clean and dry, flat surface (cutting board or clean and dry counter tops work well here)

Using the back of a wooden spoon, underside of a mason jar or cup press on each plantain piece until it flattens to about 3/16 of an inch thick

Return the flattened plantain pieces to the hot oil and to fry until golden brown on one side, flip over and continue to fry until also golden brown on the other side

Remove from the heat and place on a plate lined with a few sheets of fresh paper towel to allow any excess oil to drain

Sprinkle with coarse salt and serve with your favorite, sauce, dip or topping

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and process until a smooth sauce forms

Making the sauce:

Thank you for introducing me to Tostones! Love the detailed instructions on Plantains. I was so intimidated to buy &amp; cook plantains but after your recipes, pictures &amp; videos (on IG), I feel so much more comfortable cooking with them. 
- Priyanka @datethyplate

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