Description
Deliciously crispy and lightly sweetened banana chips made effortlessly in the air fryer. These cinnamon-sugar banana chips are a perfect healthy snack, combining the natural sweetness of bananas with a warm touch of cinnamon and a hint of coconut oil or butter for a satisfyingly crunchy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Chips
- 2 ripe but firm bananas, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (about ⅛-inch thick)
Coating
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas: Slice the ripe but firm bananas into thin, even rounds about ⅛-inch thick to ensure they crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
- Coat with Cinnamon-Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Toss the banana slices in melted coconut oil or butter to lightly coat each piece, then sprinkle and toss them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture for even flavor distribution.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and preheat it for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature for crispy chips.
- Air Fry: Arrange the banana slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation around each piece. Cook them for 8-10 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through the cooking time. Keep a close eye during the final minutes to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Once cooked, transfer the banana chips to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling step helps them crisp up further before serving your delicious cinnamon-sugar banana chips.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe bananas to avoid soggy chips.
- Adjust sugar quantity for more or less sweetness according to taste.
- Flip banana slices halfway through cooking for even crispness.
- If slices stick together, separate them gently to prevent sogginess.
- Store cooled banana chips in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
