Description
Crunchy, sweet banana chips lightly coated with cinnamon and sugar—made easy in the air fryer for a delicious, healthier snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm bananas (slightly underripe)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Peel bananas and slice into ⅛‑inch (≈3 mm) thick even rounds.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
- Toss banana slices with coconut oil or melted butter to coat.
- Sprinkle cinnamon‑sugar over slices and toss gently to cover evenly.
- Arrange slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes per batch, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp (watch closely near end to avoid burning).
- Transfer chips to a wire rack and let cool completely—they’ll crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- Use firm, slightly underripe bananas to prevent sogginess.
- Ensure slices are thin (about ⅛″) and evenly spaced for optimal crispiness.
- Store cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2–3 days; refresh in air fryer at 300°F for 1–2 minutes if needed.
- Variations: add pinch of nutmeg or cayenne for spice; swap brown sugar for a caramel-like flavor; try salt & paprika for a savory twist; drizzle melted dark chocolate after cooling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes per batch
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about half recipe)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 10–14 g
- Sodium: ≈1 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈1–4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27–30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g