Low Sodium Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crispy, golden, and naturally sweet, these air fryer banana chips hit that satisfying crunch you crave from a snack without reaching for a bag of something processed. Firm, ripe bananas are the secret here — slice them too thick and they stay chewy, but a mandoline or careful knife work at 1/8-inch gets you that perfect chip texture every time. A quick toss in fresh lemon juice keeps the slices from browning and adds a subtle brightness that balances the banana's natural sweetness beautifully. The optional cinnamon brings a warm, cozy note, and the tiny pinch of fine salt is entirely your call — this recipe gives you full control over what goes in, which is exactly the point. Cooking in batches at a low 300°F lets the moisture slowly escape so the chips dry out rather than steam, and that final rest on a wire rack is where the real crispiness happens. They make a fantastic lunchbox snack, a topping for yogurt, or just something to munch on straight off the rack.
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4 servings
- 3 medium firm, ripe bananas (not overripe)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ⅛ tsp fine salt (optional)Can be omitted
salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the peeled bananas into rounds about 1/8-inch (3mm) thick — uniform thickness is key so the chips dry evenly.
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