Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce Recipe Card

Step 1

Dice avocados, place them in the food processor with all the ingredients. Process on high. The consistency should be creamy. Chill in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Slice off about 1.5" inches off the ends of the plantain.

Step 3

Score down the length of the plantain skin with a paring knife. Do this in two or three separate spots. Get your thumbnail under the skin to remove it.

Step 4

Cut 1" pieces. Fry in enough vegetable oil, to cover the pieces, until they begin to turn golden.

Step 5

Remove and drain on paper towel.

Step 6

Using the bottom of a glass press down unit they are about ½ inch thick, and sprinkle with salt. Fry again until golden brown.

Step 7

Serve immediately with the avocado cream sauce.

Step 8

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

Step 9

Spray the plantain slices with olive or canola oil spray.

Step 10

Air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F then remove and smash flat to about ½ inch.

Step 11

Spray the tops of the smashed plantain and fry in single layers for 5 minutes at 400°F.

Step 12

Flip over the plantains, spray with oil and fry again for 4-5 minutes at 400°F until crispy.