Air fryer banana chips are a new caramelised delicious treat for kids, which are easy to make and healthy to eat.
This is the first time I have made these amazing banana chips that turned out to be sticky but deliciously caramelised with an infusing aroma. My daughter instantly liked these sticky and crispy banana chips that can be sweet treats at any celebration. Air fryer banana chips are fast to make, healthy to eat, and incredibly crisp and sticky to savour. Such delicacies can greatly replace sour sweets that kids are addicted to nowadays.
These caramelised banana chips are the perfect snack to enjoy any time of the day, making them budget-friendly and easy to make. All you need is some ripe bananas, but not too ripped, a preheated air fryer, and optionally coconut flakes. It is a simple recipe that has won my heart forever.
If speaking about bananas, this fruit is always present and eaten in my house. So, making another delightful snack was just a win-win in my kitchen.
You can take a look at other easy air fryer recipes such as air fryer hash browns, air fryer breakfast, air fryer salmon skewers, air fryer meatballs, and others. Also, you can enjoy banana recipes like vegan protein banana bites, IP banana bread, banana split, and our famous banana bread, which is a must-try!
Are bananas healthy?
Bananas are a very healthy fruit that you can eat all year round. It is available in all stores, and usually, they are all ripened and sweet. Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamins, and minerals. They play an essential role in our immune system, so eating bananas is good and healthy. You can find more helpful information about the benefits of bananas here.
Which bananas are best to use?
Ripe bananas, but not overly ripe ones, will make the best option, as you would like to have some crispy and firm banana chips instead of mushy ones. I encourage you to buy bright yellow bananas that look firm and fresh.
Why will you love these banana chips?
These banana chips will become one of your inexpensive sweet treats that are quick to make and healthier than anything else fried. These snacks can replace your popcorn at a movie, can replace intense sweet cupcakes, and can be great for picnics and launch boxes at school.
The ingredients:
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Two ripe bananas
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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½ cup coconut oil or you can use coconut spray
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Optional: coconut flakes
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Seasoning (salt, cayenne)
How to make air fryer banana chips?
Making banana chips at home is simple and easy.
First, preheat the air fryer at 350F (180C).
Then, peel and slice uniformly bananas with a sharp knife ( I cut them about ¼ inch).
Once cut, season with brown sugar and a pinch of salt; you can add cayenne pepper and coconut oil.
I have melted the coconut oil in a bain-marie to use it easily. Check this easy process here.
Take the air fryer basket, place a sheet of parchment paper, and nicely place banana slices. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat this process until you cook all your banana slices.
Top some coconut flakes and enjoy them warm.
Recipe variations:
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Curcumin or turmeric can be great substitutes for cayenne pepper.
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Fresh lemon juice or bought one can add freshness and acidity.
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Brown sugar adds sweetness, so add just a pinch.
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Seasoning: you can add anything you like
How do you store banana chips?
Banana chips are a sweet treat that you can store for weeks. Place banana chips in an airtight container after being completely cooled, and enjoy them any time of the day for 2 to 3 weeks.
Air fryer banana chips
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas cut about ¼ inch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- seasoning ( cayenne pepper and salt)
- coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 350F (180C).
- Peel and slice uniformly bananas with a sharp knife.
- Once cut, season with brown sugar, a pinch of salt, a pinch of cayenne pepper and coconut oil.
- Take the air fryer basket, place a sheet of parchment paper, and nicely place banana slices.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat this process until you cook all your banana slices.
- Enjoy warm.
