Puerto Rican “Canoas” | Stuffed Sweet Plantain Boats | Air-Fried!

Ingredients:

3-6 ripe plantains
1lb ground meat of choice
1 diced onion
2 tbsp sofrito
2 tbsp tomato sauce
3/4 tsp all-purpose seasoning
Black pepper to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Sazón
1 chicken bouillon (beef bouillon if using ground beef)
1 egg
Olive oil to coat plantains generously
Cheese for topping of your choice
Oil for frying

Air Fry:

• 375° to 400° for about 12-15 minutes
• Stuff with picadillo, brush with egg wash, and then top with cheese. Air fry for 3-5 min, or until cheese is melted and golden!

Bake:

• Spray cooking spray all over the plantains, wrap in foil, and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350
• Stuff with picadillo, brush with egg wash, and then top with cheese. Bake, uncovered for 5-10 min, or until cheese is melted and golden!

Fry:

• Deep fry in enough vegetable or canola oil to cover the plantains
• Stuff with picadillo, brush with egg wash, and then top with cheese. Bake @ 350°, uncovered, for 5-10 min, or until cheese is melted and golden!

📝 These ingredients and instructions serve as a general guide. Everyone’s taste buds and appliances are different.

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[tb]

I have a PR mother who is getting older in years and is slowly losing her memory. I use YouTube to try to make food that she remembers. Your channel is a huge help!

[ShawhanFarms]

I love how healthy and flavorful this dish looks! Air-frying the plantains is such a great idea!

[tamevauch]

I automatically just save the recipe bc it's Mari! Then, I watch it lol Thanks so much Mari!!

[josea]

Mari, they came out beautiful to the eye. Of course, you eat first with your eyes. Plan to make them. Love platanos maduros. Thank you, and God bless!

[stephani]

Hi Mari! LOOKS SO YUMMY ! I've never had stuffed plantains but I'm def gonna make these!💜

[bluevette]

Good day Mari; I’ve never had Canoas, but will be cooking same, as it looks delicious; as always, thank you for the must watch content, and for the way you presented; have a wonderful weekend.

[sashamatamoros]

I’m addicted to your you tube everything you make looks amazing ❤

[robrojas]

Looks so yummy🤤🤤great work!!can you do rice pudding for the holidays pls??😊😊

[helenmurillo]

Looks delicious 😋 I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.

[ChickenLady]

Thanks for this much healthier recipe!! I will be making this as soon as my plaintians ripen. Now... to figure out empanadillas de pizza the healthy way... :D

[tb]

Used to eat these in the little food huts on the beach in Luquillo

[Percept]

As always, this is a VERY flavorful looking recipe, Mari !!

[lmdny]

Mari please.. Me hit fast forward?? Heck no! I’m watching your videos from beginning to end! As always, you never disappoint with your yummy recipes! Those maduros look so good and yummy! 😋 I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you very much for including how to bake since I don’t have an air fryer! You’re the best! Until the next one! Stay safe and God bless you! 💖🙏🏽

[risa]

Love a healthier option! Looks amazing gonna try soon

[steverogers]

LOOKS GREAT .. ON MY WAY TO STORE NOW ... THANK YOU ❤️

[nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

¡Holá Mari! I hope you & your family are well.
You came back with a banger of a recipe! It looks so good & hearty.
Another thing, folks sleep on ground turkey. It takes seasoning very well and is delicious!

[edwardirizarry]

Time to get in the kitchen your the best 🎉

[noemicastrillo-jones]

Thank u. Gracias. I've forgotten how to make this ❤❤❤

[julietwardrick]

This looks amazing 😊 can you do a sancocho and pasteles recipe please?

[wayne_jkl]

I call the chicken stuff "boo-yahn" :) but I really don't care how it's pronounced as long as everything turns out delicious. And this looks delicious!