Making banana chips in an air fryer is super easy, healthy, and way better than store-bought — no deep frying needed! They’re naturally sweet, crunchy (or chewy if you prefer), and a great snack on the go.
🍌 Air Fryer Banana Chips
🕒 Time: 15–25 minutes
🍽 Serves: 2–4
🔥 Air fryer temp: 180°F–200°F (82°C–93°C) — low & slow for crispiness
🧾 Ingredients:
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2 ripe but firm bananas (yellow with a few brown spots is perfect)
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1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (optional, prevents browning)
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1 tsp coconut oil or neutral oil (optional, for better crisp)
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Pinch of salt
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(Optional) cinnamon, nutmeg, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the bananas:
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Peel and slice bananas thinly — about ⅛-inch thick or thinner for crispy chips.
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Optional: Soak slices in a bowl of water + lemon juice for 2–3 minutes to help preserve color.
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Pat slices completely dry with paper towels.
2. Season:
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Toss slices lightly with oil and a pinch of salt.
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Add cinnamon or sweet spices if you like.
3. Air fry:
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Preheat air fryer to 180°F (82°C) (or the lowest temp your air fryer allows).
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Lay banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on trays. Don’t overlap.
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Air fry for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Check at 10–12 min: thinner slices will crisp faster.
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You want them golden and dry, not dark brown.
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4. Cool to crisp:
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Let banana chips cool on a wire rack or paper towel — they’ll crisp up more as they cool.
🧊 Storage:
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week.
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If they soften, pop them back in the air fryer for 3–5 minutes to re-crisp.
🌀 Flavor Variations:
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Sweet & spicy: cinnamon + cayenne
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Savory: garlic powder + sea salt
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Tropical: sprinkle of coconut sugar or lime zest
