Description
Make crispy cinnamon sugar banana chips in your air fryer. This recipe uses only 4 ingredients for a perfectly healthy snack ready in 30 minutes with natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 firm ripe bananas
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel bananas and slice into uniform rounds about ⅘ to ¼ inch thick for even cooking.
- Place banana slices in a large bowl and drizzle with melted coconut oil and lemon juice, tossing gently to coat.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle half the mixture over the banana slices and toss gently.
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F for 5 minutes.
- Arrange banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 12 minutes, then flip each chip and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Continue cooking for 10 to 13 more minutes until chips are golden brown and crispy at the edges.
- Transfer chips to a wire rack and let cool completely for 10 minutes to achieve maximum crispness.
- Store cooled chips in an airtight container and consume within 3 days for food safety and best quality.
Notes
- Replace coconut oil with melted butter or avocado oil for different flavor profiles.
- Use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar for a deeper caramel taste.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon mixture for warming winter spice notes.
- Skip the sugar and use just cinnamon with a touch of sea salt for a savory version.
- Try plantains instead of bananas for a starchier, chip-like texture.
- Choose bananas that are ripe but still firm for slices that hold their shape.
- Slice bananas uniformly using a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure even crisping.
- Resist opening the air fryer frequently, as this releases heat and extends cooking time.
- Chips will crisp up significantly as they cool on the rack.
- For extra crispy results, reduce temperature to 275°F and cook 5 minutes longer.
- Store completely cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Avoid refrigeration.
- Reheat chips at 275°F for 2 to 3 minutes if they lose crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American