Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Banana Chips (Printable)
Thin banana slices air-fried to golden crisp and dusted in cinnamon sugar for a light, crunchy sweet snack.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 ripe but firm bananas
→ Coating
02 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or neutral oil
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Peel bananas and slice into 1/8-inch thick coins using a sharp knife or mandoline.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, gently toss banana slices with melted coconut oil until evenly coated.
04 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
05 - Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over coated banana slices and toss to distribute.
06 - Place banana slices in a single, non-overlapping layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
07 - Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Monitor closely to prevent over-browning.
08 - While warm, gently toss banana chips with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture for optimal flavor.
09 - Allow banana chips to cool completely for maximum crispness before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get a satisfyingly crunchy treat without any frying oil drama.
- They're seriously addictive—even picky snackers will be reaching for more.
02 -
- If you crowd the basket, the chips absolutely will steam and turn out chewy, not crisp.
- Popping them back in for a couple minutes extra can salvage chips that seem bendy after cooling.
03 -
- If some chips aren't crisp enough, a couple of minutes back in the air fryer fixes them every time.
- The real secret: coat the bananas gently—rough tossing will break them.