Air Fryer Banana Chips
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
124 kcal
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Cuisine
American, International
Air Fryer Banana Chips
Description
The Air Fryer Banana Chips recipe uses firm, slightly green bananas cut into thin rounds and coated in melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. The air fryer crisps the slices in two stages—first at 350°F then a brief boost to 360°F—resulting in golden, crunchy chips. Letting them rest after cooking helps them firm up further. This method avoids oil soaking and produces a snack that balances sweet, salty, and mildly spiced flavors with a crisp texture.
Cooking the chips spaced evenly in the basket without overlap is important for even crisping. The coconut oil can be substituted with butter or other oils depending on preference. Using bananas that are too ripe or spotty will reduce chip firmness.
This snack is convenient to prepare and offers a tastier, lighter alternative to traditional fried banana chips. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with dips or as an addition to trail mix.
The recipe allows scaling up but recommends spreading batches to avoid overcrowding. Chips should cool a few minutes before eating to achieve maximum crispness.
Ingredients
- 1 banana slightly green, firm medium
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil melted
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon cinnamon based on your preference
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and spray the basket with olive oil or nonstick spray.
- Peel and cut the banana cut into thin ¼ inch rounds.
- Add the banana slices into a bowl and toss with the melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt.
- Evenly space out the slices into the heated basket, ensuring they do not overlap. If you are doubling the recipe, make sure there is enough space for all the banana slices in your air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Then increase the temperature to 360°F and air fry for an additional 1 - 2 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove the chips from the air fryer basket and let “cool” on a plate for 3 - 5 minutes. They may seem soft at first but will firm after resting.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use unripe or slightly green bananas to ensure crisp banana chips that hold their shape.
- You can substitute melted coconut oil with butter, olive oil, or avocado oil sprays as alternatives.
- If doubling or tripling the recipe, cook in batches to avoid overlapping slices, which affects crispness.
- Do not use overly ripe or browned bananas, as chips will be softer and less crisp.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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