Description
Crispy and sweet, these Cinnamon-Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips are a delightful snack made from perfectly ripe but firm bananas, coated with a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture, and air fried to golden perfection. They’re an easy, quick, and healthier alternative to traditional fried chips, offering a burst of natural banana flavor enhanced with warm spices.
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 Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into thin rounds approximately â…›-inch thick, ensuring even slices for consistent crispness.
- Mix Coating: In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil (or melted butter), granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until well blended to create the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Coat Banana Slices: Gently toss the banana slices in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, making sure each piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure a hot environment for crisping.
- Air Fry Banana Chips: Arrange the coated banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Cool and Serve: Once golden and crispy, remove the banana chips and let them cool on a wire rack. The chips will crisp further as they cool. Enjoy as a sweet, crunchy snack.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe bananas to achieve the best texture for chips; overripe bananas will become mushy.
- Adjust sugar to your sweetness preference or substitute with a sugar alternative for lower sugar content.
- Ensure slices are uniformly thin to avoid uneven cooking.
- Store cooled banana chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- If you don’t have coconut oil, melted butter or any neutral oil can be used.
