# Plantain cooking times

How long to cook plantain: **3–4 min per side pan-fried, 3–4 min deep-fried at 180°C, 8–10 min in an air fryer at 200°C and 15–20 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan)**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/plantain-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook plantain

Times are for 2 ripe plantains, for 4.

Plantain: cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) | 3–4 min per side | over a medium heat | Shallow-fry in oil. |
| [Deep-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/deep-frying-times) | 3–4 min | oil at 180°C (350°F) | In batches. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) | 8–10 min | 200°C (400°F) | Tossed in a teaspoon of oil; turn halfway. |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) | 15–20 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | On an oiled tray; turn halfway. |

## Before you start

Use ripe plantain, with yellow and black skin, for sweet fried plantain. Peel and slice on the diagonal, about 1 cm thick.

## How to tell it’s done

Deep golden and soft.

## Questions

### How long to pan-fry plantain?

3–4 min per side over a medium heat. Shallow-fry in oil.

### How long to deep-fry plantain?

3–4 min in oil at 180°C (350°F). In batches.

### How long to cook plantain in an air fryer?

8–10 min at 200°C (400°F). Tossed in a teaspoon of oil; turn halfway.

### How long to cook plantain in the oven?

15–20 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. On an oiled tray; turn halfway.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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