Yeast Free Air Fryer Banana Chips
Crispy, golden, and naturally 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 banana's sweetness, while a dusting of cinnamon and salt takes the flavor somewhere genuinely craveable. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here — low heat and a careful flip halfway through means you get chips that are dry and firm rather than soft or chewy. Slicing the bananas to a consistent 1/8-inch thickness is the real trick, so a mandoline is your best friend if you have one. Store-bought banana chips often sneak in added sugars, preservatives, or coatings that can be hard to vet, so making your own with just a handful of clean ingredients is a serious win. They crisp up even more as they cool on the rack, so patience pays off before you dive in.
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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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