Description
Thinly sliced ripe bananas tossed in melted coconut oil, cinnamon sugar, and a pinch of salt, then air fried until crispy, caramelized, and deeply fragrant. A naturally vegan, gluten-free, five-ingredient snack ready in 15 minutes that is wholesome, satisfying, and completely addictive.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe but firm bananas
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Peel the bananas and slice into rounds approximately ⅛ inch thick — as uniform as possible for even cooking. A mandoline produces the most consistent results but a sharp knife works well with care.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together until evenly combined.
- Place the banana slices in a large bowl. Drizzle the melted coconut oil over them and toss gently until every slice is lightly and evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar and pinch of salt over the coated banana slices and toss gently once more until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket — do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping each slice carefully at the halfway point, until the chips are golden, slightly caramelized at the edges, and beginning to firm up.
- Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool on a wire rack for 3–5 minutes — they crisp up further as they cool. Serve immediately or store once fully cooled.
Notes
- Use bananas that are ripe but still firm — overly ripe bananas are too soft and sweet and will not crisp properly in the air fryer, resulting in chewy rather than crispy chips.
- Slice as uniformly as possible — thicker slices stay chewy while thinner slices crisp better. Aim for ⅛ inch consistently throughout.
- Do not skip the cooling time — the chips continue to firm and crisp significantly during the 3–5 minutes after coming out of the air fryer and will not feel properly crispy if eaten immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 mins