Almond Free Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crispy, golden, and lightly sweet, these air fryer banana chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast. A quick toss in fresh lemon juice keeps the slices from browning and adds a subtle brightness that balances the natural sweetness of the banana. A dusting of cinnamon and a pinch of salt are optional, but they take the flavor from simple to genuinely craveable. The real secret is slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness — a mandoline makes this effortless — so every chip dries out evenly in the air fryer basket. Unlike store-bought versions that can hide unexpected additives or be processed on shared equipment, you know exactly what goes into these. They come out of the air fryer slightly soft but firm up beautifully on the cooling rack, giving you that satisfying crunch without any deep frying. Perfect for lunchboxes, trail mix, or just snacking straight off the plate.
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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)
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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