Air Fryer Banana Chips With Cinnamon
These Air Fryer Banana Chips with Cinnamon are super easy to make, naturally sweet, and packed with flavor. They’re a great way to enjoy a light, crispy snack without the extra stuff you find in store-bought chips. All you need are a few bananas, a bit of oil, and your air fryer, and you’ll have perfectly golden, crispy chips with just the right hint of crunch and sweetness.
Banana chips are perfect when you’re craving a snack that’s both sweet and healthy. They’re also a fantastic choice for lunchboxes, adding to homemade air fryer granola, or as a topping for Air Fryer Baked Brie in Puff Pastry!
Please continue scrolling down to find the recipe card below, which contains the complete list of ingredients with measurements, detailed recipe instructions, additional notes, and nutritional information.
Why Make Banana Chips in the Air Fryer?
Air frying banana chips has so many benefits. It’s a simple process that doesn’t require much oil, so it keeps your chips light and natural. And since air fryers cook by circulating hot air, you get a consistent crunch without the need for deep frying.
Benefits of Air Fryer Banana Chips
- Less Oil: You need less oil when air frying, so your banana chips come out light, crispy, and not greasy.
- No Preservatives: Store-bought chips often contain preservatives to extend shelf life. Homemade air fryer banana chips are made with only natural ingredients.
- Customizable: You can add your favorite seasonings such as a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even a little chili powder for a kick.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Bananas – Look for not overly ripe and firm bananas to get the best texture. Overripe bananas may be too soft and could stick together.
- Oil – A neutral oil like coconut oil or avocado oil works well, adding just enough to help with the crisping.
- Seasonings – I keep it simple with a pinch of salt and a touch of cinnamon.
- Lemon juice – It helps bananas to prevent browning and also enhances the flavor.
How to Make Banana Chips with Cinnamon in Air Fryer?
Important Note
Before you start cooking, note that times may differ among air fryers. I develop my recipes using a Cosori 6.8 air fryer. If you’re using a different air fryer, view my recipes as a general guide and tweak the cooking time—add a bit more or cook slightly less as needed.
Making these Air Fryer Banana Chips With Cinnamon is very easy. However, you need to follow a few simple steps to achieve the best results:
Peel the bananas and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Try to make the slices as evenly as possible to ensure they cook at the same rate. Use a mandoline slicer if you have one; it makes creating uniform slices a breeze.
Drizzle the banana slices with a little coconut oil and lemon juice, just enough to lightly coat them. Sprinkle salt or cinnamon evenly over the slices. Set your air fryer to 300°F (150°C) and place the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping them.
Cook the banana chips for 22-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even crisping.
Quick Tip!
Keep an eye on the chips in the last few minutes to prevent burning. Air fryers vary, so check for a light golden color.
Once the chips are done, let them cool on a wire rack to crisp up fully. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Expert Tips From the Chef
- Choose ripe bananas that are still firm. If they’re too soft, the chips may not crisp up properly and can become mushy.
- Aim for slices about 1/8 inch thick. The thinner the slice, the crispier the chip!
- Use a mandoline slicer if you have one; it makes creating uniform slices a breeze.
- Make sure the banana slices are in a single layer with space around each piece. This allows the hot air to circulate and crisp them evenly.
- If you prefer sweeter chips, brush a tiny bit of honey or maple syrup on the banana slices before cooking.
Serving Suggestions
Air fryer banana chips make a great snack on their own, but they’re also a fun addition to other dishes! Here are a few ways to enjoy them:
Lunchbox Treats – These make a great addition to lunchboxes as a healthy, crunchy snack.
With Dips – Serve banana chips with creamy dips like yogurt, peanut butter, or chocolate hazelnut spread.
On Top of Easy Homemade Air Fryer Granola – Add a handful of banana chips to your granola or yogurt bowl for a crunchy, sweet topping.
Trail Mix – Mix banana chips with nuts, dried fruits, and seeds for a homemade trail mix.
With Ice Cream – Banana chips are a delicious topping for Homemade Turkish Ice Cream -Maras Dondurma — adding a nice crunch and natural sweetness.
Recipe FAQs
When stored in an airtight container, banana chips stay fresh for up to a week at room temperature. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
If your banana chips aren’t crispy, they may need a few extra minutes in the air fryer. Make sure the slices aren’t too thick, and that they’re in a single layer for even air circulation. Allowing them to cool on a wire rack also helps them crisp up as they cool.
Yes, you can bake them in the oven at a low temperature (around 250°F or 120°C) for about 2 hours, flipping halfway. However, the air fryer is much faster and provides a more consistent crisp.
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I hope you enjoy the process of preparing these delicious Air Fryer Banana Chips With Cinnamon just as much as you enjoy eating them! 🙂
Bon appétit!
Air Fryer Banana Chips With Cinnamon
Ingredients
- 3 small bananas
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Try to make the slices as evenly as possible to ensure they cook at the same rate. Use a mandoline slicer if you have one; it makes creating uniform slices a breeze.
- Drizzle the banana slices with a little coconut oil and lemon juice, just enough to lightly coat them. Sprinkle salt or cinnamon evenly over the slices.
- Set your air fryer to 300°F (150°C) and place the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Avoid overlapping them, as this can lead to uneven cooking.
- Cook the banana chips for 22-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- Once the chips are done, let them cool on a wire rack to crisp up fully. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Choose ripe bananas that are still firm. If they’re too soft, the chips may not crisp up properly and can become mushy.
- Aim for slices about 1/8 inch thick. The thinner the slice, the crispier the chip!
- Use a mandoline slicer if you have one; it makes creating uniform slices a breeze.
- Make sure the banana slices are in a single layer with space around each piece. This allows the hot air to circulate and crisp them evenly.
- If you prefer sweeter chips, brush a tiny bit of honey or maple syrup on the banana slices before cooking.
- When stored in an airtight container, banana chips stay fresh for up to a week at room temperature. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
They came out great!
I am so happy hear that, Sybelle!