Description
Crispy Cinnamon-Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips deliver a sweet, guilt-free snack that whispers tropical comfort. Delicate banana slices dusted with warm cinnamon and sugar create a crunchy treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas (ripe but firm), thinly sliced
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat thinly sliced bananas with a delectable mixture of coconut oil, granulated sweetener, and aromatic ground cinnamon, ensuring each slice receives an even, glistening layer of flavor.
- Calibrate the air fryer to a precise 350°F, creating an optimal environment for transforming fresh banana slices into crispy, golden delicacies.
- Strategically position banana slices in a meticulous single layer within the air fryer basket, carefully preventing any overlap to guarantee uniform dehydration and crispness.
- Launch the culinary transformation by initiating the air frying process, allowing the banana slices to undergo a magical metamorphosis for approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Midway through cooking, execute a gentle basket shake to promote even browning and prevent potential sticking or uneven crisping.
- Monitor the chips closely as they transition from soft fruit to crisp, caramelized morsels, watching for a rich golden-brown hue that signals perfect doneness.
- After removing from the air fryer, permit the cinnamon-sugar banana chips to cool completely, which will enhance their signature crunch and allow the sugars to set perfectly.
- Store the cooled chips in an airtight container to maintain their delightful crispness and preserve their irresistible sweet-spiced flavor profile.
Notes
- Slice bananas uniformly to ensure even cooking and crispy texture throughout the chips.
- Pat banana slices dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture and help achieve maximum crispiness.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia for a lower-sugar version that still delivers delicious flavor.
- Store cooled banana chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days to maintain their
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg