Air Fryer Plantain Chips with Pineapple Guacamole

by | Updated: March 5th, 2021

Embrace your snack urges with a fresher, tastier chip and dip combination. Made by air frying nutrient-rich plantains, these chips have a crispy, crunchy texture and salty, savory flavor. The plantain slices are dusted with turmeric powder before they’re cooked so not only are they a beautiful golden color, they’re also boosted with even more benefits. Then, coming together in minutes, traditional guacamole gets a sweet and tangy upgrade with the addition of pineapple. Enjoy the two of them together for a delightful tropical indulgence. Snack on.

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Air Fryer Plantain Chips with Pineapple Guacamole

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 604 kcal
Author Toni Williams

Ingredients

Plantain Chips

Pineapple Guacamole

  • 3 large ripe avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 jalapeño stems and seeds removed, minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 plum tomato seeded and diced
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 2 Tbsp. pineapple juice
  • Dash cumin
  • Salt
  • Ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill large glass bowl with water. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Set aside.
  2. Using mandolin with 2.5 millimeter insert or knife, slice plantains into even slices. Let soak in salted water 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  4. Drain water from plantain slices. Pat slices dry; reserve in separate, dry bowl.
  5. Coat plantain slices with coconut oil. Evenly toss with turmeric powder. Arrange in single layer in air fryer (it’s fine if they overlap a little bit).
  6. Cook 10 minutes, shaking halfway through. Continue cooking in 2-minute increments until desired crispiness is achieved.
  7. Repeat air frying process with remaining plantain slices. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
  8. In medium bowl, use fork to mash avocado until desired texture is reached. Stir in lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro and pineapple juice. Season with salt, pepper and cumin. Stir in pineapple tidbits.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Plantain Chips with Pineapple Guacamole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 Calories from Fat 363
% Daily Value*
Fat 40.3g62%
Saturated Fat 15.2g76%
Sodium 1183mg49%
Potassium 1630mg47%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 15.5g62%
Sugar 26.8g30%
Protein 5.6g11%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.