Description
Crispy sweet cinnamon air fryer banana chips bring tropical island vibes right to your kitchen counter. Minimal ingredients and quick preparation make these golden, crunchy snacks an irresistible treat you’ll want to munch all day long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced thinly (about 1/8-inch thick)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted coconut oil (or olive oil spray)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) granulated sugar (optional, omit for a no-added-sugar version)
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas by carefully slicing them into uniform, paper-thin rounds using a sharp mandoline or knife, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Create a flavor base by gently brushing each banana slice with melted coconut oil, allowing the liquid to lightly coat the surfaces.
- Generously dust the oiled banana rounds with a mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar, delicately tumbling the slices to achieve an even, aromatic coating.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F, creating an optimal environment for transforming banana slices into crispy chips without burning.
- Strategically arrange the cinnamon-coated banana slices in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, maximizing air circulation for consistent crispiness.
- Cook the banana chips for 8-12 minutes, carefully rotating them midway through the cooking process to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and crunch.
- Remove the chips and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, during which they will naturally become more crisp and develop a satisfying crackle.
- Transfer the cooled cinnamon banana chips to an airtight container, where they will maintain their texture for up to two days, ready for snacking.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm bananas to achieve the perfect texture and sweetness for your chips.
- Use a mandoline slicer for consistently thin slices that will crisp up evenly in the air fryer.
- Pat banana slices thoroughly dry to prevent sogginess and ensure maximum crunchiness during cooking.
- Adjust cinnamon and sugar quantities to suit different dietary preferences or reduce sugar content.
- Experiment with alternative spices like nutmeg or cardamom for unique flavor variations.
- Consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit for a low-carb or diabetic-friendly version.
- Check chips frequently during last few minutes of cooking to prevent burning, as air fryer temperatures can vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg