Description
These Cinnamon-Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips are a healthy and delicious snack made by air frying thinly sliced ripe but firm bananas coated with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Crispy on the outside and packed with natural sweetness and warmth from cinnamon, they’re perfect for a guilt-free treat or on-the-go nibble.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Chips
- 2 large ripe but firm bananas
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Slice Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, to ensure they crisp up properly during air frying.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted coconut oil or butter with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Coat Banana Slices: Brush or gently toss the banana slices in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until each slice is lightly and evenly coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Arrange Slices in Air Fryer: Place the coated banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding, which can prevent crisping.
- Air Fry: Air fry the banana slices for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Cook until the chips are golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Crisp: Transfer the chips to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely; this cooling process helps them become even crispier. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
Notes
- Use firm bananas rather than overly ripe ones to prevent the chips from becoming mushy.
- Store the cooled banana chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crispness.
- For extra sweetness and flavor, sprinkle a bit more cinnamon-sugar over the chips immediately after air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
