Description
Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips are a healthier twist on the classic snack, made with minimal oil and naturally sweet bananas. Air frying brings out the natural sugars, providing a crisp, golden chip topped with a cozy blend of cinnamon and sugar. These chips are not only deliciously crunchy and satisfying, but they also retain beneficial nutrients, making them a smart, flavorful snack option for any time of day.
Ingredients
Bananas
- 2 ripe but firm bananas
For Coating
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. Uniform slicing helps ensure even cooking and crispiness in every chip.
- Mix the Seasoning: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and pinch of salt. This mixture will add sweetness and warmth to your chips.
- Coat the Banana Slices: Gently toss the banana slices in the melted coconut oil, making sure each slice is lightly coated. This will help the cinnamon sugar mixture stick and promote even browning.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the banana slices. Toss lightly again to distribute the coating across all the pieces without breaking the slices.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 300°F (150°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the chips.
- Arrange in the Basket: Lay the banana slices out in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overlapping for the crispiest results.
- Air Fry the Chips: Cook for 15-18 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through to ensure even browning. The chips are ready when they’re golden and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the chips to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. This helps them crisp up further before serving.
Notes
- Choose bananas that are ripe but still firm for the best crispiness and flavor balance.
- Slice as evenly as possible; a mandoline makes this easy and consistent.
- Let the chips cool fully before enjoying—they’ll firm up more as they cool.
- Store completely cooled chips in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- If chips lose crispiness, reheat in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half batch (~1 banana)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
