Crispy Cinnamon Banana Chips (Printable Version)
Golden, crunchy banana chips tossed in cinnamon sugar and air-fried for a lighter, sweet snack in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 ripe but firm bananas
→ Coating
02 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or neutral oil
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Peel bananas and slice evenly into 1/8-inch coins using a sharp knife or mandoline.
03 - In a medium bowl, gently coat banana slices with melted coconut oil.
04 - Combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
05 - Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the banana slices, tossing gently to coat.
06 - Place banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap; work in batches if needed.
07 - Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, turning slices halfway through, until crisp and golden. Monitor closely, as timing may vary.
08 - While still warm, toss banana chips with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
09 - Allow banana chips to cool completely before serving for optimal crunch.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The secret is how these taste like dessert, but you can call them a snack and feel zero regret.
- You only need a handful of kitchen tools and about 25 minutes—plus, everything gets crazy crunchy without a drop of deep-frying oil.
02 -
- Once, I stacked the banana slices too close together and half turned soggy—give them breathing room, trust me.
- I discovered tossing the chips in the rest of the cinnamon sugar while warm is the secret to a shattery-sweet finish.
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- I learned the hard way that banana chips crisp up more as they cool; resist the urge to overcook while they're still a little soft.
- Sprinkling sugar before and after air frying ensures every chip gets an epic, sweet crunch.