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Paleo Air Fryer Tostones (Whole30, Vegan, AIP, Low FODMAP)

April 29, 2019 by Jean Choi 19 Comments

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These paleo air fryer tostones make the most addicting snack while being extra easy and crispy in the air fryer! You can use minimal amount of oil for this Whole30 and vegan recipe without any frying or splattering.

Paleo Air Fryer Tostones

Tostones (also called patacones) are probably one of my favorite things to eat. They are a Caribbean and Latin American dish made with green plantains that are twice fried. They are cut into chunks and fried until they soften and are heated through, and then you smash them into a flat discs before frying them again until they are golden and crispy. It’s just the most addicting snack.

While the fried version is the original method, I recently started experimenting using the air fryer method and I love it. It comes out just as crispy and delicious, and the process is so much easier!

Paleo Air Fryer Tostones Recipe

Personally, I feel that using the air fryer requires you to be less “hands-on” during the entire process which makes my life easier and allows me to cook other dishes at the same time. You don’t have to worry about the oil splattering everywhere, and you only have to flip the slices once in the air fryer basket.

Paleo Air Fryer Tostones
Paleo Air Fryer Tostones

Less Oil, Less Mess

Anytime there’s a frying or deep frying recipe, it does require a good amount of oil. And it’s so important to use high quality oils with a high smoking point like coconut oil or avocado oil for this purpose, so they don’t oxidize and cause harm to our health. I find that I don’t deep fry often, because it can actually get quite expensive in paleo cooking because these high quality oils are higher in price.

Thankfully, you can use just a fraction of cooking oil if you have an air fryer, and these paleo air fryer tostones still turn out so flavorful and crispy. On top of that, cleanup is just SO much easier because you don’t have to wipe down your countertop and stovetop from the oil splattering everywhere!

Paleo Air Fryer Tostones

My Favorite Dips with These Paleo Air Fryer Tostones

These tostones are delicious eaten on their own, especially with a splash of lime juice. However, if you want to spice it up even more with a yummy dip, these are some of my favorites:

  • guacamole
  • paleo mayonnaise
  • creamy chimichurri sauce
  • caramelized onion bacon dip
  • sriracha mayo dipping sauce
  • dill pickle dip
  • ranch dressing

Hope you enjoy this yummy Whole30 and AIP air fryer recipe. It’s so simple and easy, but so addicting and flavorful. It’s definitely on repeat in our house!

Paleo Air Fryer Tostones

Paleo Air Fryer Tostones (Whole30, Vegan, AIP, Low FODMAP)

These paleo air fryer tostones make the most addicting snack while being extra easy and crispy in the air fryer! You can use minimal amount of oil for this Whole30 and vegan recipe without any frying or splattering.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Soaking time: 1 minute
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 green plantains
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • 4 tsp coconut oil or avocado oil
  • Optional: Lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes, and combine water and salt in a large bowl. 
  • Cut the ends off the plantains and make a vertical slit through the skin, so you can easily remove the peel. 
  • Cut the plantains into 1-inch thick slices.
  • Toss the plantain slices with 2 tsp coconut oil. 
  • Cook in the air fryer in a single layer for 5 minutes.
  • Immediately remove the plantains and smash each slice with the bottom of a jar or a mug while they are hot. 
  • Dip the flattened slices in salt water quickly and set aside.
  • Brush each flattened slice generously the rest of the coconut oil (2 tsp) front and back.
  • Place back in the air fryer for 5 minutes, gently flipping them halfway through. 
  • Sprinkle with lime juice, if using, and sea salt. 
  • Serve immediately alone or with your favorite dip like guacamole. 
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Air Fryer Tostones (Whole30, Vegan, AIP, Low FODMAP)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 554mg24%
Potassium 446mg13%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1010IU20%
Vitamin C 16.5mg20%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | April 29, 2019

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  1. Tash says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    Well, I guess I need to buy an air fryer now…these look amazing and I LOVE anything with plantains!

    Reply
  2. Joni says

    May 6, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    Omg yum! I’ve been experimenting with plantains more and this is the right recipe at the right time!

    Reply
  3. Tessa Simpson says

    May 6, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    5 stars
    You are making me want to try an air fryer! I adore tostones, and these seem so much easier!

    Reply
  4. Raia Todd says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    Wow, these sound super yummy. I’ve never tried tostones before, but they definitely look like a delicious snack!

    Reply
  5. Irena says

    May 7, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    I love tostones and haven’t really thought of using an air fryer to make them!!! so much easier and for those watching calories, it’s such a great hack. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. paleoglutenfreeguy says

    May 8, 2019 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    I love anything with plantains so this is definitely a must-try for me!

    Reply
  7. Annemarie says

    May 8, 2019 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    Plantains are the best! I’m going to pull out my air fryer and try these.

    Reply
  8. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    May 9, 2019 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    Awesome, more deliciousness for my new air fryer! I love tostones!

    Reply
  9. Megan Stevens says

    May 10, 2019 at 5:26 am

    5 stars
    Wow, I’ve never eaten anything like these. They look amazing. The lime juice! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Kelly says

    May 10, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    Snacking just got a whole lot tastier! Love the crunch and salt but still healthy!

    Reply
  11. chihyu says

    May 10, 2019 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    Love this dish so much. Full of flavor and crunchy delicious!

    Reply
  12. Meredith says

    May 11, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    Crispy plantains sound so delicious – I love that this is an air fryer recipe!!

    Reply
  13. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    May 13, 2019 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    Ok… you’ve single handedly convinced me to get an air fryer! I love tostones, but I’m not all that fond of frying them, so this is definitely the best solution because they look amazing!

    Reply
  14. Kristin says

    February 10, 2020 at 7:04 am

    Is the serving size one 1-inch piece of tostone?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 11, 2020 at 7:29 am

      No, the entire recipe makes 4 servings. Just divide the whole thing into 4, and that’s one serving size.

      Reply
  15. Louise Gagne says

    March 4, 2020 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for this recipe, can’t wait to make them.
    I just bought a tostonera to use to flatten the plantain after the first ‘fry’. Now to get a couple green plantains.
    How long do these keep if not eating right away?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 9, 2020 at 7:25 am

      They will keep up to 5 days, but you’ll have to re-fry them before eating to get them crispy again.

      Reply
  16. Kalera says

    March 17, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    This was my first time making tostones and they turned out wonderfully! They were also easy to make. Thank you for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 18, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad!!

      Reply

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