Vegetarian 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 that irresistible sweet-savory edge. The real secret to getting a genuinely crunchy result is slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness — a mandoline makes this effortless — so every chip dries out evenly in the basket. Cooking them low and slow at 300°F, then flipping halfway through, coaxes out all the moisture without scorching the edges. Don't skip the cooling step on a wire rack; that's where the chips go from firm to truly crisp. Way better than anything from a bag, and you know exactly what went into them.
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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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