Description
These crispy, golden air fryer banana chips transform slightly underripe bananas into irresistible snacks with just a fraction of the oil used in store-bought versions. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of coconut oil, sea salt, and optional cinnamon, they deliver that satisfying crunch you crave while keeping things wholesome. Ready in under 15 minutes, they’re the ultimate healthy treat for lunchboxes, trail mixes, or straight-up snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm, ripe bananas (yellow with a hint of green)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or extra light olive oil)
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Line a small cutting board with parchment paper to prevent slipping while slicing.
- Peel the bananas and slice them into very thin rounds, approximately 1/8-inch thick, using a sharp knife.
- In a small bowl, gently toss the banana slices with melted coconut oil until each slice has a light coating.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and optional cinnamon or brown sugar, tossing gently to distribute evenly.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket, being careful not to overlap them.
- Air fry at 350°F for 5-6 minutes, then pause to shake the basket or gently flip the chips with tongs.
- Continue air frying for another 5-6 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the chips feel firm to the touch.
- Transfer the banana chips to a wire cooling rack and let cool for at least 5 minutes – they’ll continue crisping as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For maximum crispness, slice the bananas as thinly and evenly as possible.
- Slightly underripe bananas work best as they contain more starch and less sugar, helping them crisp better.
- If your air fryer is small, work in batches rather than overcrowding – this ensures proper air circulation.
- Watch carefully during the last 2 minutes as they can go from perfect to burnt quickly due to natural sugars.
- For extra flavor variations, try a pinch of nutmeg, cardamom, or even a dash of cayenne for heat.
- If your chips lose crispness after storage, refresh them with 1-2 minutes in the air fryer at 300°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe (approximately 20-25 chips)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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