Description
Crispy golden sweet cinnamon air fryer banana chips elevate snacking to a whole new level of deliciousness. Perfectly spiced and light, these chips offer a guilt-free treat you will savor with each delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas (firm, ripe)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted butter or coconut oil
Spice:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Carefully peel ripe bananas and slice them into uniform, ultra-thin rounds measuring approximately 1/8 inch thick to ensure consistent cooking and crispy texture.
- Create a delectable coating by thoroughly mixing ground cinnamon with granulated sugar in a small mixing bowl. Gently brush each banana slice with melted butter or coconut oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Liberally dust the oil-coated banana rounds with the aromatic cinnamon-sugar blend, guaranteeing even distribution of the sweet spice mixture.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature precisely to 350°F (175°C), allowing it to preheat for 3-5 minutes to achieve optimal cooking conditions.
- Meticulously arrange banana slices in a single, non-overlapping layer within the air fryer basket, maximizing air circulation for uniform crispiness.
- Cook the banana chips for 8-10 minutes, carefully rotating them midway through the cooking process to promote even golden-brown coloration and prevent potential burning.
- Once chips appear crisp and golden, remove them from the air fryer and transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing residual heat to enhance their crunchiness.
- Allow chips to cool completely for maximum crispness, then store in an airtight container to maintain their delightful texture for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Slice bananas uniformly using a sharp mandoline or knife for consistent thickness and even cooking.
- Prevent banana slices from browning by lightly brushing with lemon juice before applying cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Customize recipe by experimenting with alternative spices like nutmeg, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice for unique flavor profiles.
- Ensure maximum crispiness by patting banana slices dry with paper towels before coating to remove excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg