Pistachio 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, while optional cinnamon and salt take the flavor somewhere genuinely addictive. The real secret is slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness — a mandoline makes this effortless — so every chip dries out evenly in the air fryer basket. Store-bought banana chips often come from facilities that process a wide range of nuts, making label-reading a constant chore for anyone avoiding tree nuts. Making them at home with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients means you know exactly what's in the bag. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before you dig in, because that final rest is what turns them from soft and bendy to genuinely crunchy. They're great on their own, crumbled over yogurt, or packed into a lunchbox for a satisfying afternoon crunch.
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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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