Description
Crispy cinnamon-sugar air fryer banana chips deliver a sweet and nostalgic snack perfect for healthy munching. Delicate banana slices caramelized with warm spices offer you a guilt-free treat that satisfies both crunch and comfort cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 ripe but firm bananas (peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch rounds)
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
Fats and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil or melted butter
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 dash sea salt
- 1 drizzle honey or maple syrup (add after cooking)
Instructions
- Carefully slice peeled bananas into uniform, paper-thin rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife, aiming for approximately 1/8-inch thickness.
- Thoroughly blot banana slices with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, which ensures optimal crispiness during air frying.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
- Gently coat both surfaces of banana rounds with melted coconut oil or butter, ensuring even coverage.
- Generously dust each oiled banana slice with the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, covering completely.
- Activate air fryer and preheat to 350°F for precise temperature control.
- Strategically place banana slices in a single, non-overlapping layer within the air fryer basket to promote uniform cooking.
- Cook for 8-12 minutes at 350°F, rotating slices midway through cooking process to achieve golden-brown edges.
- Monitor chips closely during final minutes to prevent burning, targeting a crisp, caramelized texture.
- Transfer chips to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to rest and further crisp for 5-10 minutes after air frying.
- Serve as a delightful standalone snack or incorporate into yogurt, oatmeal, or trail mix for added crunch and sweetness.
Notes
- Slice bananas uniformly using a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Pat banana slices thoroughly with paper towels to remove moisture, which helps achieve maximum crispiness in the air fryer.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia for a low-sugar version that maintains delicious flavor profile.
- Space banana slices carefully in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and promote even browning, rotating midway through cooking for perfect results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg