
Crunchy, naturally sweet, and made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients, these banana chips hit that satisfying snack craving without any of the problematic additives hiding in store-bought versions. A quick toss in fresh lemon juice keeps the slices from browning and adds a subtle brightness, while a dusting of cinnamon brings warm depth if you choose to use it. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, slowly drying the banana rounds at a low temperature until they turn golden and crisp at the edges β no deep frying, no seed oils, no mystery ingredients. Uniform slicing is the real secret to success, so a mandoline or a steady hand with a sharp knife makes all the difference. Letting the chips cool completely on a rack is the final step that takes them from soft and bendy to genuinely crunchy, so resist the urge to snack straight from the basket. They're the kind of simple, clean snack that feels like a treat but checks every box for an elimination-style approach to eating.
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Preheat the air fryer to 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 3 minutes.
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the peeled bananas into rounds about 1/8-inch (3mm) thick β uniform thickness is key so the chips dry evenly.
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