Description
Crispy, sweet, and lightly spiced, these Cinnamon-Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips are a delicious and healthy snack alternative. Made with ripe but firm bananas, lightly coated in coconut oil and a cinnamon-sugar blend, they are air fried to perfection, delivering a crunchy texture without the excess oil of traditional frying methods.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Chips
- 2 ripe but firm bananas, peeled and sliced into â…›-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or melted butter
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them evenly into â…›-inch thick rounds. Uniform slices ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Coat with Oil and Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, gently toss the banana slices with coconut oil or melted butter to coat each piece lightly. In a separate small bowl, combine granulated sugar (or coconut sugar) and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the banana slices, tossing gently to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3 minutes. This helps the banana chips cook evenly and become crisp.
- Air Fry the Banana Chips: Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the chips halfway through to ensure even crisping. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning, as cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
- Cool and Serve: Once golden and crispy, remove the banana chips from the air fryer and let them cool on a wire rack. Cooling helps the chips firm up and develop their crunch. Enjoy them as a snack or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe bananas for the best texture; overripe bananas will be too soft and won’t crisp well.
- You can substitute coconut sugar with brown sugar or regular granulated sugar based on availability and preference.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow for proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Store leftover banana chips in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp for up to 3 days.
- For a sugar-free version, omit the sugar and season with just cinnamon or a pinch of salt.
