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Crispy plantain chips in an air fryer: step-by-step recipe
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · Peru · 1 min ·

Crispy plantain chips in an air fryer: step-by-step recipe

Recipes

2 Jan 2026 | 1:53 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS

4-5

  • Peel the bananas and cut them into thick slices.
  • Add olive oil and place in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 180°C.
  • Remove to pound and form the patacones.
  • Cover again with olive oil.
  • Return to the fryer for another 10 minutes, also at 180°C.
  • Season with salt and serve.

TIPS

  • To mash the plantain and form the patacones, flatten each slice with the help of a bowl.
  • You can serve the plantain chips with guacamole.

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