Wheat Free Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crispy, golden, and naturally sweet, these air fryer banana chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Store-bought chips can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared production lines, but this recipe keeps things refreshingly simple — just bananas, lemon juice, and a couple of optional seasonings you probably already have on hand. The lemon juice does double duty, preventing browning and adding a subtle brightness that balances the banana's natural sweetness. Slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness is the real secret here, ensuring every chip dries out evenly and crisps up beautifully in the air fryer. A quick flip halfway through cooking and a full cool-down on a wire rack are what take these from soft and chewy to genuinely satisfying crunch territory. A dusting of cinnamon and a pinch of salt are optional, but they make the finished chips taste like something you'd pay way too much for at a specialty snack shop.
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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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