These air-fryer plantains are a healthier twist on the classic, delivering all the flavor and texture you love, just with less oil and mess. Best of all, a batch is ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 6 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• optional: guacamole and pico de gallo

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine garlic, garlic salt and onion powder. Add plantains; cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain plantains; place on paper towels and pat dry.
2. Preheat air fryer to 375°. In batches, place plantains in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Place plantain pieces between 2 sheets of aluminum foil. With the bottom of a glass, flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Increase air-fryer temperature to 400°. Return flattened plantains to air fryer; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes longer. Combine the 4 seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle over tostones. Serve with optional ingredients as desired.