Air Fryer Tostones with Jackfruit and Guacamole
These crispy air fryer tostones are a vegan appetizer, snack, or light lunch loaded with homemade guacamole and seasoned jackfruit!
Servings 4
Ingredients
For the tostones:
- 2 green plantains
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt
For the guacamole:
- 2 avocados
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/4 red onion minced
- 1/2 tomato diced
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 jalapeño seeds removed and minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro stems removed and chopped
For the jackfruit:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 - 20 oz. can young green jackfruit in brine
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
Instructions
For the tostones:
- Cut the ends off the plantains. Then, cut a slit down the middle of the plantains.
- Peel the plantains and cut into inch slices.
- Toss the plantains with olive oil and place in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.
- While plantains are warm, smash with the bottom of a glass. Place back in the air and cook 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and keep warm.
For the guacamole:
- Cut open the avocados, remove the pits, and mash in a bowl.
- Stir in the lime juice, onion, tomato, cumin, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Set aside.
For the jackfruit:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the jackfruit, lime juice, and water. Stir in the seasonings.
- Cook about 10-15 minutes, until the jackfruit softens and can break apart easily.
- Continue to cook the jackfruit until it browns.
To assemble the tostones:
- Top each tostone with a spoonful of guacamole. Then, top with a heaping spoonful of jackfruit.
- Serve with fresh cilantro, chopped tomato, and hot sauce, if desired.