Description
Crispy and sweet Cinnamon-Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips are a healthy and delicious snack made with firm bananas coated in coconut oil and a cinnamon-sugar mix, then air fried to perfection. This easy recipe delivers a crunchy treat with minimal effort in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Banana Chips
- 2 firm bananas (slightly underripe)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or melted butter
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispiness of the banana chips.
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into thin, â…›-inch-thick rounds to achieve the perfect crisp texture when air fried.
- Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the flavorful coating for the chips.
- Coat the Banana Slices: Gently toss the banana slices with melted coconut oil or butter, making sure each slice is lightly and evenly coated to help the cinnamon-sugar stick and to enhance the crispiness.
- Add the Cinnamon-Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the coated banana slices and toss them gently for an even layer of sweet and spiced flavor.
- Air Fry: Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Air fry at 300°F for 15 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through to brown and crisp both sides equally.
- Cool and Serve: Once the banana chips are golden brown and crisp, remove them from the air fryer and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy as a crunchy, flavorful snack.
Notes
- For best results, use slightly underripe firm bananas to avoid excessive moisture which can prevent crisping.
- If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can increase the ground cinnamon to ¾ teaspoon.
- Store cooled banana chips in an airtight container to maintain crispiness for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute coconut oil with melted butter or a light cooking oil of your choice.
- Flipping the banana slices halfway through air frying is crucial to achieve even crisping on both sides.
