Celery Free Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crispy, golden, and naturally 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 banana's sweetness beautifully. Optional ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt take things up a notch, giving each chip that irresistible sweet-savory edge. The real secret is slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness — a mandoline makes this effortless — so every chip cooks evenly and crisps up properly. Patience pays off here: letting the finished chips cool on a wire rack is what transforms them from soft and bendy to genuinely crunchy. Store-bought banana chips often come loaded with added oils or mystery seasonings, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the bag. These are endlessly snackable on their own, but they're equally good crumbled over yogurt or tucked into a lunchbox.
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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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