Peanut Free Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crispy, golden, and lightly sweet, these homemade banana chips hit that satisfying snack craving without any of the mystery ingredients lurking in store-bought bags. 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 pinch of cinnamon and salt are optional, but they take the flavor from simple to genuinely snackable. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, circulating heat to dry the slices out evenly so you get that signature crunch without deep frying. Slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness is the real trick — uniform rounds mean every chip crisps up at the same rate, no burnt edges or chewy centers. Letting them cool on a rack is the final step that locks in the crispness, so resist the urge to grab one straight from the basket. With just a handful of clean, whole-food ingredients and zero cross-contact concerns, this is a snack you can feel genuinely good about handing to anyone.
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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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