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Whole30 Loaded Plantain Fries

Topped with carnitas, homemade coleslaw, and jerk aioli, these Whole30 Loaded Plantain Fries bring Carribean vibes and a whole lot of flavor!
Course Appetizer
Keyword Air Fryer, appetizers, plantains
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

Fries

  • 2 plantains peeled and cut into fry shape
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • salt to taste

Pickled Onions

  • 1 red onion sliced into thin, even-sized rings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 date
  • 1 tsp salt

Jerk Aioli

  • 1 cup compatible mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp compatible jerk seasoning
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos

Slaw

  • 1 package premade coleslaw mix
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp mustard

Carnitas

  • 1 package, pre-cooked carnitas from Trader Joe's or homemade
  • 1 stalk green onion, chopped for garnish optional

Instructions

  • PREPARE fries by heating oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add in plantain fries.
  • USE a wooden spoon or tongs to turn fries occasionally so they don’t burn. Allow fries to cook for 7-10 minutes or until just golden brown on all sides.
  • REMOVE fries to a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to drain oil, then add salt to taste.
  • MAKE pickled onions by adding water, vinegar, salt and date into a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, allow the mixture to heat up and stir until the salt is dissolved. Do not allow mixture to come to a boil.
  • ONCE heated, add sliced onion to a Pyrex dish or large heat-safe mason jar. Pour contents of the saucepan over the onion and use a spoon or fork to make sure the onion is submerged in the pickling liquid.
  • LET the pickled onion sit covered on the counter for 20-30 minutes. They are ready to eat at this point. They can then be placed in the fridge.
  • MAKE jerk aioli by adding all the ingredients to a mixing bowl, then stirring to combine.
  • MAKE slaw by mixing oil, vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, and mustard in a large bowl. Add prepackaged coleslaw mix, then combine.
  • COOK carnitas according to package instructions, then shred using two forks.
  • TO ASSEMBLE, add down a layer of plantain fries, then add carnitas. Add the slaw, pickled onion and drizzle on the jerk aioli. Add green onion for garnish if desired.