You can! After you bake them, allow them to completely cool. Transfer them to a freezer safe bag, press as much air out of the bag then seal and freeze for up to 2 months. Whenever you want a plantain, you can place frozen in an air fryer and bake at 350F for 4-5 minutes to crisp them back up or in the oven at 350F for 8-10 minutes.

How do I make this with yellow plantains?

Sweet plantains or maduros would use a completely different method of preparation. The difference in traditional preparation is that these don’t get smashed between frying. Since they are much softer when fully ripe, you would just slice on a bias and fry or bake as desired. Full instructions can be found attached to this recipe here .

Can you make these in the air fryer?

I have a similar recipe here if you want to make the air fryer version .

Why do some parts of the baked plantain look dry out of the oven?

It sounds like you may not have used enough oil. Make sure that you are brushing or spraying the plantains until fully coated. This will trap the moisture in the plantain so it doesn’t dry out.

Are plantains healthy?

Yes! They are complex carbohydrate that are a good source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B6, along with minerals like magnesium and potassium. Preparation matters, so choose to enjoy them baked or boiled when appropriate.

Oven Baked Tostones

Description

These oven baked tostones are twice baked instead of fried, but still maintain the crispy edges and tender center you know and love. A great way to embrace your culture and heart health at the same time.

Ingredients

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Baked Tostones

2 green plantains (unripe), peeled and cut into 1 inch thick coins
Neutral high heat oil for roasting (about 4 tbsp in total or a generous amount of spray)
Kosher salt

Mayo Ketchup

3 tbsp vegan mayo
2 tbsp ketchup
1 small garlic clove, grated (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
1/2 tsp lime zest
1-2 tsp lime juice
¼ tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Tear a separate thick strip of parchment paper, fold it over, and set it aside on a cutting board along with a flat bottom mug or plate. Alternatively, you can use a tostonera.
Add the peeled plantains to a bowl and drizzle with 1-2 tbsp of oil. Toss the plantains, ensuring that each coin is completely coated in oil. Use more oil as needed.
Place the plantain pieces on a baking tray cut side down and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. After they come out of the oven, increase the oven temperature to 425F.
While the plantains are still hot, place 1 baked plantain coin at a time between the folded parchment paper, and use the mug or plate to press down on the plantain to flatten to about 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) in thickness.
Transfer the plantain back to the baking tray, cooked golden side up. Brush or spray each smashed plantain with oil on both sides. Make sure that each plantain is generously coated in oil so they don’t dry up in the oven. Bake again for 15 minutes.
While that bakes, make the ketchup mayo by whisking together the mayo, ketchup, garlic, lime and paprika. Taste and adjust with added salt as desired.
After baking, place the plantains on a paper towel to blot off excess oil, then while still warm, sprinkle the plantains with a generous pinch of salt.

Notes

Pick the right plantains. You want to pick green plantains. Not green bananas or yellow plantains. Look for plantains that look fresh, plump, have smooth skin, and few dark blemishes. These will be easier to peel.

Work quickly and efficiently when smashing. You want the plantains to be warm after the initial bake so that they are easy to smash. As they cool, the plantains will start to dry out, which will make them harder to smash.

Use enough oil. While we aren’t frying, you do want to make sure you properly coat your plantains with enough oil. This will help them trap moisture and properly crisp up in the oven without drying out.

Change the bake time. Bake at a lower temperature at first to better trap moisture in your plantains, which will result in a softer tender center. You’ll then increase the temperature for the second bake to help crisp up the exterior.