Air Fryer Banana Chips

Let’s make healthy and crispy air fryer banana chips in alternative to other store-bought chips. These light and healthy banana chips are perfect for afternoon snacks. These banana chips are super crispy and flavourful that not only adults even kids will love it. The best part of this recipe is it’s super easy and gets ready in no time.

Air fryer banana chips can be made in a different flavor of your choice. I’ve mentioned a few variations for the recipe, you can choose any of your favorite and try them out.

Banana chips in an air fryer are the healthiest version of traditional banana chips that are deep-fried. Banana chips and plantain chips look similar however they are not. I’ve explained the differences between them in the blog. Go through the blog till the end.

How to make banana chips in an air fryer?

Air frying banana chips is easy and only needs a handful of ingredients that are already available in your pantry. You just need to assemble them and start making your healthy banana chips recipe.

Ingredients for air fryer banana chips:

• 2 Raw bananas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil/coconut oil
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (divided)
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 cup of water for soaking

Instructions for air fryer banana chips:

1. Wash and peel the raw bananas and keep them aside. Since the raw bananas are tough to peel, peel them with the help of a knife.
2. After that carefully slice the bananas with the help of a slicer for uniform shape and size. You can also use a knife to slice the bananas if you can cut them into a similar shape and size.
3. Take a half bowl of cool water to add salt and turmeric. Stir it until the salt gets completely dissolved.
4. Place the peeled bananas into the salt and turmeric water for 10 minutes.
5. Remove the bananas from the salt and turmeric water. Pat dry the bananas with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
6. Now take a mixing bow to add oil and ½ teaspoon turmeric. Mix it well.
7. Add the banana slices into the mixture and coat them well.
8. Preheat your air fryer at 176C/350F for 5 minutes.
9. Place the coated bananas in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do it in batches instead of overcrowding the basket. Be careful while putting the banana slices into the basket because it’s hot and you don’t want to burn yourself.
10. Cook the air fryer banana chips at 176C/350F for 15-20 minutes. Toss the banana chips halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result. You can add some extra minutes if you like them crispier.
11. Remove the air-fried banana chips, and season with some salt and chili flakes according to your liking.
12. Serve and enjoy.

Note: Soaking bananas in salt and turmeric water prevents the banana from discoloration.

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Flavor variation for air fryer banana chips:

There is no compulsion to make the same recipe that I’ve mentioned above. Here are some of the recipe variations I recommend that you can choose from.

• Air fryer Simple and plain banana chips - Make the air fryer banana chips simple and plain. Simply toss the raw banana slices in oil, air fry, and serve.
• Air fryer Sweet banana chips- To make a sweet version of air-fried banana chips. Take 2 ripe and firm bananas and slice them. Season them with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Air fry it and enjoy your sweet air fryer banana chips.
• Air fryer cinnamon banana chips- Cinnamon flavor banana chips are easy to make. Slice 2 green bananas, squeeze 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and mix them. Air fry the banana chips and sprinkle them with cinnamon and salt toss them until they are coated.
• Air fryer Spicy banana chips- If you love spicy banana chips, add some pepper and chili flakes/smoked paprika toss them and serve.

What to serve with air fryer banana chips?

Air-fried banana chips are best when served for a quick afternoon snack with a cup of tea.
Banana chips can also be served as a side dish to air-fried salmon or air fryer fish.

What are the benefits of banana chips?

Banana is considered a most nutritious food that is rich in potassium, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Having fresh bananas is the best way to consume all the nutrients. However, banana chips contain essential vitamins and minerals that are healthy.

On top of that homemade banana chips is a healthier option than the store-bought because chips contain harmful preservatives.

What is the difference between banana chips and plantain chips?

Banana and plantain look alike but they are not similar in tastes and textures. However, you can consider plantains as the sister to the banana. Here are some of the differences between banana and plantain:

• Plantains are less sweet than bananas.
• Plantain's skin is thicker than bananas.
• Plantains are higher in starch than bananas.

Which oil is best for making air fryer banana chips?

Traditionally banana chips are made in coconut oil. However, you can use avocado oil because it has a mild flavor with healthier fat. Olive oil also works for this recipe.

Other banana recipes you might like:

• Air fryer banana fritters

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

Are dried banana chips healthy?

Yes, these dried banana chips are healthy. It contains many healthy nutrients that are good for your health.

Which banana is best to use, green or ripe?

I like to use unripe green bananas because it’s easier to slice. Not only that green bananas are perfect for making chips as it contains high starch and low sugar and water. If you want to make crispy air fryer banana chips I would recommend you choose unripe green bananas.

If you prefer to make sweet banana chips go with just-ripe bananas. If you are thinking to make banana chips recipe from over-ripped brown bananas it's not a good idea. Instead, save them and make some air fryer banana muffins or make some banana bread.

Why are my air fryer banana chips soggy?

While air frying the banana chips place the banana slices in a single layer as much as possible. Because overcrowding the basket will result in soggy banana chips. Instead, air fry the chips in batches.

How to make your banana chips crispy?

Don’t skip the oil for this air fryer banana chips recipe because it helps the chips to be perfectly crispy.

How do you know when banana chips are done?

Air fryer banana chips are done when they are slightly sticky when you touch them. But they will not feel squishy, at this point, you can assume that the banana chips are done.

How to store banana chips?

Whenever I make air fryer banana chips, I always like to make some extra. Because it’s a perfect snack to munch on any time and it’s easy to store the leftovers.

Let the banana chips cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Or the best way to keep them crispy while storing is. Put the banana chips in a paper bag and place the whole paper bag in an airtight container. This will last for 4-5 days.

If you like the air fryer banana chips recipe, look at what else you can air fry:

• Air fryer potato pancakes
• Air fryer peanut butter cookies

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