Crispy Thin Patacones (Air Fryer or Oven) by @luchokooc

1h

4 servings

🍌

Green plantain

🧂

Salt

🍋

2

Lemon juice

🧄

1 tsp

Garlic powder

⚫

1 pinch

Pepper

🫒

3 tbsp

Olive oil

  1. Step
    • Green plantain

    Hit the plantain with the base of your knife carefully on all sides to loosen the peel and make it easier to remove.

  2. Cut
    • Green plantain

    Cut the plantain every two fingers width.

  3. Cook
    • Green plantain
    • Salt

    Cook them for 30 to 35 minutes in water with a little salt.

  4. Mix
    • Lemon juice
    • Garlic powder
    • Olive oil

    Mix the juice of 2 lemons with the garlic powder or chopped garlic, pepper, salt to taste and olive oil.

  5. Line
    • Green plantain

    Line 2 boards with plastic wrap and press hard on the plantain pieces to flatten them thin.

  6. Brush
    • Green plantain
    • Lemon juice
    • Garlic powder

    Brush the flattened plantains all over with the lemon mixture.

  7. Step
    • Green plantain

    Take them to the air fryer for 15 minutes at 180°C, flipping halfway through the time.

Crispy Thin Patacones (Air Fryer or Oven) by @luchokooc

1h

4 servings

🍌

Green plantain

🧂

Salt

🍋

2

Lemon juice

🧄

1 tsp

Garlic powder

⚫

1 pinch

Pepper

🫒

3 tbsp

Olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Hit the plantain with the base of your knife carefully on all sides to loosen the peel and make it easier to remove.

    🍌Green plantain
    🔪Knife

  2. Step 2/7

    Cut the plantain every two fingers width.

    🍌Green plantain
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  3. Step 3/7

    Cook them for 30 to 35 minutes in water with a little salt.

    🍌Green plantain
    🧂Salt
    🍲Pot

  4. Step 4/7

    Mix the juice of 2 lemons with the garlic powder or chopped garlic, pepper, salt to taste and olive oil.

    🍋Lemon juice
    🧄Garlic powder
    ⚫Pepper
    🧂Salt
    🫒Olive oil
    🥣Mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/7

    Line 2 boards with plastic wrap and press hard on the plantain pieces to flatten them thin.

    🍌Green plantain
    Board
    🧻Plastic wrap

  6. Step 6/7

    Brush the flattened plantains all over with the lemon mixture.

    🍌Green plantain
    🍋Lemon juice
    🧄Garlic powder
    ⚫Pepper
    🧂Salt
    🫒Olive oil
    🖌️Pastry brush

  7. Step 7/7

    Take them to the air fryer for 15 minutes at 180°C, flipping halfway through the time.

    🍌Green plantain

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruits, Spices, Oils

Ingredients

Green plantain, Salt, Lemon juice, Garlic powder, Pepper, Olive oil

Notes

Green plantain (peeled and cut into two-finger sized pieces), Salt (a little, for the boiling water, to taste, for the marinade), Lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons), Garlic powder (or 2 chopped garlic cloves)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, soy-free, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free

Calories

180 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 1.5g, Carbohydrates: 30g, Fat: 7g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 450mg, Magnesium: 35mg, Sodium: 320mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg, Vitamin A: 60mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Pot, Mixing bowl, Plastic wrap, Pastry brush, Board

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Snack

Occasions

Everyday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@luchokooc

Origin

Cuisine

Colombian, Latin American

Geographic

Colombia, South America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy

Flavors

Garlicky, Citrusy, Savory

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,reheat in air fryer or oven to restore crispness), freezer : 1 month (freeze flattened raw patacones before cooking, separated by parchment paper)