Crispy Cinnamon Banana Chips (Printable)
Golden, crisp banana chips tossed in cinnamon sugar—an easy, healthier snack with sweet crunch.
# 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 the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/8-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline.
03 - Gently toss the banana slices in a mixing bowl with melted coconut oil until evenly coated.
04 - In a separate small bowl, combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
05 - Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture over the banana slices and toss gently for uniform coverage.
06 - Place banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring slices do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
07 - Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, until golden and crisp. Monitor closely as cooking times may vary.
08 - Immediately after air frying, toss the warm banana chips with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
09 - Allow chips to cool completely for maximum crispness before serving.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Crispy banana chips are ridiculously easy and come together in less time than it takes to grocery shop for snack food.
- They satisfy a sweet tooth without any frying oil mess or store-bought additives getting in the way.
02 -
- Piling up the slices in the basket creates sad soggy bananas, so stubbornly stick to a single layer every batch.
- I learned the hard way that air fryers run hot—start checking for doneness at 12 minutes to avoid burnt chips.
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- Cleaning the air fryer basket while it's still a bit warm makes sticky sugar cleanup a breeze.
- Slicing the bananas evenly (not too thick or thin) is the game changer for even cooking and ultimate crunch.