Golden Crispy Banana Chips Recipe: Crunchy Homemade Joy!
Snacking reaches new heights with these homemade crispy banana chips that deliver a delightful crunch in every bite.
Golden and irresistible, the chips provide a healthier alternative to traditional potato snacks.
Light, thin slices of ripe bananas get transformed into delectable crisp rounds through a simple baking process.
The secret lies in choosing perfectly ripened bananas with just the right amount of sweetness.
Thin, uniform slices ensure each chip bakes evenly and develops a satisfying crackle.
No complex techniques required – you can whip up these addictive chips with minimal ingredients and kitchen skills.
Savor these golden treats as a guilt-free snack that will keep you coming back for more.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 150 kcal
Servings: 2
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How to Slice, Spice, and Crisp Banana Chips
Grab ripe bananas and transform them into ultra-thin rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline. Aim for delicate slices that are roughly the thickness of a coin.
Whip up a magical dust by combining sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Gently brush banana rounds with coconut oil, then lavishly sprinkle the sweet-spicy mixture across both sides.
Carefully lay banana rounds in your air fryer basket, ensuring they aren’t touching. Space them out like sunbathers on a beach for perfect golden crispiness.
Fire up the air fryer to 300F and let the magic happen. Flip the rounds midway through 10-15 minutes of cooking. Watch for a gorgeous golden color that signals crispy deliciousness is near.
Transfer your freshly made chips to a wire rack. Let them cool and transform into crunchy treats. Munch right away or store in an airtight container for snacking throughout the week.
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Crispy Banana Chips
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 1x
Description
Crispy cinnamon-sugar air fryer banana chips deliver a sweet, nostalgic treat perfect for snacking. Healthy ingredients and simple steps help crafty cooks create a delightful homemade nibble you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas (medium, firm but ripe)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml/15 g) coconut oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel ripe bananas and slice uniformly thin (1/8 inch) using a mandoline or sharp knife for consistent dehydration.
- Seasoning Blend: Mix ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl to create a fragrant spice mixture.
- Oil and Coat: Brush banana slices with coconut oil, then generously dust both sides with cinnamon-sugar blend, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Air Frying Setup: Arrange banana slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap to guarantee uniform crisping.
- Cooking Process: Set air fryer to 300°F and cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping midway to promote balanced caramelization and prevent uneven browning.
- Finishing Touch: Monitor chips during final minutes, removing when golden edges develop and desired crispness is achieved.
- Cooling and Storage: Transfer chips to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling to enhance crunchiness, then store in an airtight container for up to three days.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Select perfectly ripe bananas with yellow skin and minimal brown spots for optimal sweetness and texture without excessive mushiness.
- Slice Precision Technique: Use a sharp mandoline or steady knife hand to create uniform 1/8-inch slices, ensuring consistent dehydration and even cooking throughout the batch.
- Oil Application Strategy: Apply coconut oil sparingly and evenly using a pastry brush, preventing oversaturation that could compromise chip crispiness and lead to soggy results.
- Temperature Vigilance: Watch chips closely during final cooking minutes, as air fryer temperatures vary; adjust timing by 1-2 minutes to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.