Mustard 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. Optional cinnamon and salt take things up a notch, giving each chip a warm, slightly savory edge that makes it genuinely hard to stop at one. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here — low heat and a careful flip halfway through means you get that satisfying crunch without any deep frying. Store-bought banana chips can be a minefield of unexpected seasonings and shared production lines, so making your own with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients is a real win. Slicing the bananas to a uniform 1/8-inch thickness is the one technique worth paying attention to, since even thickness is what ensures every chip dries out at the same rate. Let them cool completely on a wire rack and watch them crisp up right before your eyes.
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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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