Description
Crispy cinnamon-sugar banana chips emerge from your air fryer as a delightful snack. Sweet banana slices caramelize with warm spices, creating a simple treat perfect for healthy munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 firm bananas (slightly underripe)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or melted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by preheating to 300F (150C) for 5 minutes, ensuring optimal temperature for crispy results.
- Carefully peel bananas and slice into thin, uniform rounds approximately 1/8-inch thick to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until perfectly integrated.
- Gently coat banana slices with melted coconut oil or butter, ensuring each piece receives a light, even layer to promote crispiness and prevent sticking.
- Generously dust the oil-coated banana slices with the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, tossing delicately to achieve complete and uniform coverage.
- Meticulously arrange the coated banana slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding any overlapping to promote even crisping. Process may require multiple batches depending on air fryer size.
- Air fry the banana chips for approximately 15 minutes, rotating them midway through cooking. Monitor closely during final minutes to prevent caramelization or burning.
- Remove golden-brown chips from air fryer and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Allow chips to cool completely, as they will continue to crisp and develop a satisfying crunch.
Notes
- Ripeness Matters: Choose slightly firm, yellow bananas without brown spots to prevent mushy chips and ensure a crisp texture during air frying.
- Oil Distribution Technique: Use a silicone brush or spray bottle for even, light oil coating, preventing soggy or overly greasy banana chips.
- Slice Uniformity Pro: Invest in a mandoline slicer for perfectly consistent 1/8-inch banana rounds, guaranteeing uniform cooking and crispiness.
- Diet Flexibility: Swap granulated sugar with coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for lower-glycemic options, making the recipe diabetic and keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg