Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips (Printer-friendly)

Crispy, sweet banana slices with cinnamon sugar coating, air-fried to perfection for a healthy snack.

# What you'll need:

→ Bananas

01 - 3 large ripe but firm bananas

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted or neutral oil
05 - Pinch of sea salt

# Method:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them into thin, even rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick. A mandoline slicer works well for consistent thickness.
02 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, stirring until evenly blended.
03 - Lightly brush both sides of each banana slice with melted coconut oil using a pastry brush, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over both sides.
04 - Place the coated banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap. Cook in batches if needed. Air fry at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
05 - Transfer the banana chips to a wire rack and let cool completely—they will crisp up as they cool. Optionally finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that carnival cinnamon sugar taste without leaving your house or standing over a hot stove
  • The air fryer creates this perfect crunch that somehow still retains a bit of chewy banana sweetness
  • They vanish faster than you can make them, so the batch size is basically a suggestion
02 -
  • Bananas with more green than yellow give the crispiest results, while fully ripe bananas tend to stay chewier no matter how long you cook them
  • The difference between perfect and burnt happens in about 60 seconds during the final minutes of cooking
  • These taste best within the first 24 hours but will keep for a week in an airtight container if you somehow have leftovers
03 -
  • Pat the banana slices dry with paper towels before oiling them for extra crispiness
  • A tiny pinch of cayenne pepper in the sugar mixture creates an irresistible spicy-sweet contrast

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