Cinnamon-Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips Recipe
Crispy and sweet Cinnamon-Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips are a deliciously healthy snack made from firm bananas, lightly coated with melted coconut oil or butter and dusted with a cinnamon and sugar blend. Using an air fryer ensures the banana slices turn golden and crisp without deep frying, making this treat both easy and guilt-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups of banana chips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Chips
- 2 firm bananas (slightly underripe)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or melted butter
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to ensure an even cooking temperature before adding the banana slices.
- Slice the bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into ⅛-inch-thick rounds, aiming for uniform thickness to cook evenly and become crispy.
- Make the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined to create the sweet seasoning blend.
- Coat banana slices: Gently toss the banana slices with melted coconut oil or butter, making sure each slice is lightly coated to help the cinnamon-sugar stick and aid in crisping.
- Season the slices: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the coated banana slices and toss gently again to evenly distribute the seasoning without breaking the slices.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping to allow hot air to circulate freely. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry: Cook the banana slices for 15 minutes at 300°F, flipping them halfway through to ensure they brown and crisp on both sides. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
- Cool the chips: Once golden brown and crisp, remove the banana chips from the air fryer and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, as they will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- Use firm, slightly underripe bananas to maintain their structure during cooking and achieve maximum crispness.
- Thin slicing is key; aim for ⅛-inch thickness for best results.
- Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to cook the chips in multiple batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Store cooled banana chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness up to 3 days.
- You can substitute coconut oil with melted butter or a neutral oil like vegetable oil if preferred.
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