Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Banana Chips (Printable)
Thin banana slices air-fried to golden crisp, tossed in cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crunchy, lighter snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 ripe but firm bananas
→ Coating
02 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or neutral oil
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Peel bananas and cut them into 1/8-inch-thick rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, gently toss the banana slices with melted coconut oil to ensure all surfaces are coated.
04 - In a separate small bowl, combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
05 - Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the oiled banana slices and toss gently to distribute.
06 - Place banana slices in a single, non-overlapping layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary.
07 - Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping slices halfway through with tongs, until golden and crisp. Monitor closely during the final minutes to prevent over-browning.
08 - Immediately toss hot banana chips with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture for a uniform coating.
09 - Let banana chips cool completely on a wire rack or plate to maximize crispiness before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This snack delivers the nostalgia of childhood cinnamon toast, but with a light crunch and no guilt.
- Its so quick to make, you can whip up a batch the moment a snack craving hits.
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- If you try to air fry too many banana slices at once, youll end up with limp, sticky pieces instead of chips.
- Tossing the chips with more cinnamon sugar after theyre cooked gives you that sparkly, bakery-style finish and really boosts flavor.
03 -
- Always work in batches, even if it feels slower—its the real trick to even texture and golden color.
- A quick dusting of extra cinnamon sugar at the end turns every chip into a little celebration.