Air Fryer Banana Chips
A healthy and delicious snack option that is easy to make using ripe bananas in an air fryer for a crunchy treat with less oil.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 whole firm bananas Lady Finger bananas work well
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Prevents browning and adds flavor
- to taste Spray oil
- a pinch Salt For seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius).
- Slice the bananas into thin slices.
- In a small bowl, coat the banana slices with lemon juice and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Spray the banana slices with oil, flip them, and repeat the oiling process.
- Place the banana slices in a single layer on the base of the air fryer basket.
Cooking
- Place the basket into the air fryer and cook the banana chips for 40 minutes.
- Check halfway through and loosen the bananas from the base of the basket if needed.
- Continue to cook until done.
- Remove the chips from the air fryer and place them on a cooling rack.
- Repeat the cooking process with the remaining banana slices.
Notes
Store cooled banana chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They maintain the best crunch if consumed within a few days. Refrigeration can extend shelf life but may affect crispness. Try topping them with peanut butter or yogurt, and they can also be added to salads or trail mixes.