BHA & BHT Free Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crunchy, lightly sweet, and genuinely satisfying, these homemade banana chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Store-bought versions are a minefield for anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives — BHA and BHT show up constantly in packaged chips and dried fruit, often buried in the fine print. Making them at home with just bananas, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of cinnamon and salt means you know exactly what's in every bite. The lemon juice does double duty here, keeping the slices from browning while adding a subtle brightness that balances the natural sweetness of the banana. Slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness is the real secret to getting that satisfying crunch — a mandoline makes it effortless, but a sharp knife works just fine. The air fryer does the heavy lifting, slowly drying the slices at a low temperature until they're golden at the edges and firm to the touch, then the cooling rack finishes the job as they crisp up completely. It's a genuinely clean, whole-ingredient snack that tastes like it came from a specialty shop.
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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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