Ingredients
- 3 firm bananas, sliced 1/8–3/16-inch thick
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp granulated or brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch fine salt
Equipment
- air fryer with tray/basket
- mandoline or sharp knife
- mixing bowl
- cooling rack
- sheet pan (oven method)
- dehydrator (dehydrator method)
- skillet and thermometer (fried method)
Method
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C); line basket with perforated parchment or lightly oil.
- Toss banana slices with lemon juice and melted coconut oil.
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt; sprinkle over bananas and toss gently.
- Arrange in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry 10–14 minutes, flipping halfway, until dry to the touch with golden edges.
- Cool on a rack 10 minutes; dust with extra cinnamon sugar if desired. Store airtight.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
Notes
No-sugar: Use only cinnamon + salt; extend cook time 1–2 minutes.
Savory chips: Oil + sea salt only; add smoked paprika or chili.
Dehydrator: 135°F (57°C) for 3–4 hours, until crisp.
Oven: 225°F (107°C) on a parchment-lined sheet for 60–75 minutes, flipping once.
Skillet (Fried Banana Chips): Shallow fry in 350°F (175°C) oil 1–2 minutes per side; drain, then toss in cinnamon sugar.
Equipment: Mandoline or sharp knife; air fryer with tray/basket.
Savory chips: Oil + sea salt only; add smoked paprika or chili.
Dehydrator: 135°F (57°C) for 3–4 hours, until crisp.
Oven: 225°F (107°C) on a parchment-lined sheet for 60–75 minutes, flipping once.
Skillet (Fried Banana Chips): Shallow fry in 350°F (175°C) oil 1–2 minutes per side; drain, then toss in cinnamon sugar.
Equipment: Mandoline or sharp knife; air fryer with tray/basket.
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