Cinnamon‑Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips
These Cinnamon‑Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips are a sweet, crunchy, and healthy snack made with just a few ingredients. Air fried to perfection, they deliver guilt-free satisfaction with every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–18 minutes
- Total Time: 20–25 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings (1–1½ cups chips)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe, but firm, bananas
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- Optional: pinch of salt or a dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Slice bananas as thinly and evenly as possible (about ⅛ inch thick) using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar (plus optional salt or nutmeg) in a small bowl.
- Gently toss banana slices in the cinnamon-sugar mix until coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 320 °F (160 °C) for a few minutes.
- Arrange banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap.
- Air fry for 12–15 minutes, gently shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for crispness; if needed, continue cooking for 1–3 more minutes until golden and crunchy.
- Let chips cool completely on a wire rack—they’ll crisp more as they cool.
- Once fully cooled, store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use coconut sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt after cooking for a salty-sweet twist.
- Add nutmeg or cardamom to the spice mix for warmth.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for a dessert version.
- Top with shredded coconut for a tropical flair.
- Re-crisp chips in the air fryer at 300 °F for 1–2 minutes if they soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup banana chips
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
