Seed Oil Free Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crispy, golden, and genuinely satisfying, these air fryer banana chips deliver that addictive crunch without a single drop of vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil in sight. Most store-bought banana chips are fried in refined seed oils, so making your own is really the only way to know exactly what you're eating. The magic here is pure and simple — just ripe bananas, a splash of lemon juice to keep things bright, and optional cinnamon and salt to round out the flavor. Slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness is the real trick, because even rounds dry out uniformly in the air fryer and crisp up beautifully as they cool on the rack. Patience pays off: letting them rest after cooking is what takes them from slightly bendy to genuinely snappy. These are perfect for lunchboxes, trail mix, or just mindless snacking straight off the plate.
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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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