🍌✨ Cinnamon-Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips

These air-fried banana chips are naturally sweet, perfectly crisp, and ready in minutes. No deep frying, no mystery ingredients — just ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness.

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🧾 Ingredients

• 2–3 ripe but firm bananas (yellow with no brown spots)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, helps prevent browning)

• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter

• 2 tbsp sugar (or coconut sugar)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt (optional, enhances sweetness)

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🍽️ Instructions

1. Prep the bananas

• Peel and slice bananas into thin, even slices (⅛–¼ inch).

• Lightly brush or toss slices in lemon juice if using.

2. Season

• In a small bowl, mix sugar + cinnamon + pinch of salt.

• Brush banana slices lightly with melted coconut oil or butter.

• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar on both sides.

3. Air Fry

• Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).

• Lay slices in a single layer (do not overlap).

• Air fry 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

  • Remove when they are lightly golden — they crisp more as they cool.

4. Cool

• Let banana chips cool on a wire rack for full crispiness.

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💡 Tips for Best Results

• Slice thinly and evenly — this is the #1 key to crisp chips.

• Watch closely for the last 2 minutes; they can brown fast.

• For extra crispy chips: air fry 1–2 minutes longer at 300°F after initial cooking.

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🍯 Variations

• Honey Drizzle: Add a light honey drizzle after cooking.

• Spiced: Add nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or cardamom to the cinnamon mix.

• Savory: Skip the sugar and season with salt + smoked paprika.