Air Fryer Piononos [Recipe + Video] No Frying Ripe Plantain Rolls
In piononos de plátanos maduros, savory cheese and ham come to a pretty awesome pairing when rolled up in the sweet ripe plantain and broiled to caramelized perfection.
¼poundProsciutto or Serrano hamvery thinly-sliced [110 g]
¼poundcheddarvery thinly-sliced [110 g]
1tablespoonminced parsley or cilantro, for decoration (optional)
Instructions
1. Preparing
Peel the plantains (see how to peel plantains). Pre-heat the air fryer or oven to 450ºF [230ºC]. Grease two mini-muffin baking trays with the vegetable oil.
2. Making rolls
With a sharp knife,cut the plantains into thin long strips. Cut the ham and cheese into strips roughly the same size as the plantain slices.Place a plantain slice on top of a slice of ham, then top with a slice of cheese. Roll as tightly as possible. Place in the cupcake mold, or hold with a toothpick if you're cooking them in the air fryer.
3. Baking
Cook in the air fryer or oven for 20 minutes or until the rolls turn golden brown. Sprinkle with the parsley. Serve hot.
Video
Notes
Since they are supposed to be served hot, you can place them unbaked in the fridge, then bake when it's time to serve them.