Cinnamon Free Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crispy, golden, and naturally sweet, these air fryer banana chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast. The recipe calls for cinnamon as a strictly optional add-in, so you can leave it out entirely without losing anything — the lemon juice and a touch of salt are all you need to make the flavor pop. Firm, ripe bananas are the real star here, sliced thin and air-fried low and slow until they dry out and turn satisfyingly crunchy at the edges. A mandoline makes quick work of getting those uniform slices, which is the real secret to even cooking throughout the batch. The cooling step on a wire rack is worth the patience — that's when the chips go from firm to genuinely crisp. Store-bought banana chips often come seasoned with spices you didn't ask for, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bag.
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4 servings
- 3 medium firm, ripe bananas (not overripe)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Can be omittedground cinnamon
- 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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