Air fryer banana chips recipe is a caramelised, healthy, and delicious kid treat. The recipe is straightforward and simple to make. All you need is some ripe bananas, but not too ripe, a preheated air fryer, and, optionally, coconut flakes.
What ingredients are needed to make an air fryer banana chips recipe?
The ingredients needed for the air fryer banana chips recipe are mentioned below.
- Two ripe bananas: Make sure to not use overly ripe ones because that will make the chips mushy and not crispy.
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- coconut flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp cayenne
4 Steps to make an air fryer banana chips recipe
- Preheat the air fryer at 350°F (176°C). While the air fryer is preheating, peel and slice two bananas uniformly and thinly (around 1/8 inch or 3 mm) with a sharp knife.
- Season the sliced bananas with 1 tbsp brown sugar, ½ cup melted coconut oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp cayenne. To melt coconut oil, I use a bain-marie.
- Now, lay a parchment paper on the air fryer basket and place sliced bananas without overlapping each other. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes at 350°F (176°C).
- Garnish with coconut flakes and serve warm.
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How to store air-fried banana chips? Air-fried banana chips can be stored in an airtight container after completely cooling. You can store them for two to three weeks.
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FAQ’s
Can I make this recipe without added sugar?
Yes, you can make an air fryer banana chips recipe without added sugar. Enjoy them salted or plain.
What can I substitute for coconut oil?
You can substitute coconut oil with avocado oil or melted butter in an air fryer banana chips recipe. You can also use coconut spray for a lighter coating and fewer calories.
Can I make them spicier or sweeter?
Yes, you can air-fry banana chips to make them spicier or sweeter by adjusting the cayenne or brown sugar, respectively.
Air fryer banana chips recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas cut about ¼ inch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 coconut flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 350°F (176°C). While the air fryer is preheating, peel and slice two bananas uniformly and thinly (around 1/4 inch) with a sharp knife.
- Season the sliced bananas with 1 tbsp brown sugar, ½ cup melted coconut oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp cayenne. To melt coconut oil, I use a bain-marie.
- Now, lay a parchment paper on the air fryer basket and place sliced bananas without overlapping each other. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes at 350°F (176°C).
- Garnish with coconut flakes and serve warm.
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