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Air Fryer Plantain Fries, Three Ways

Yellow plantain fries air fried golden, served three ways: with Cuban mojo, quick guacamole, or Puerto Rican ajilimojili.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the plantain fries
  • 3 yellow plantains yellow with a few black spots, cut into fry sticks
  • 1-2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus more to finish
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional
For the mojo
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
For the quick guacamole
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tbsp red onion minced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp jalapeño minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • salt

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowls

Method
 

  1. Toss the plantain sticks with the oil, salt, and paprika.
  2. Preheat to 380°F. Arrange in a single layer and cook 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden with browned tips.
  3. Salt the hot fries.
  4. Warm the olive oil, pour it over the garlic to sizzle, then whisk in the citrus juices, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mash the avocado with the onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Serve the fries with any or all of the sauces.

Notes

Yellow, lightly freckled plantains are the sweet spot — crisp with a hint of sweetness.
Very ripe plantains taste great but won't crisp.
Ajilimojili is a Puerto Rican garlic-pepper sauce — blend roasted red pepper, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and a little cumin if you want the third option.