Air Fryer Banana Chips
Description
Crispy, naturally sweet homemade air fryer banana chips made with just 3 simple ingredients. A healthy snack that's better than store-bought — no dehydrator needed!
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas, ripe but firm
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 275°F (135°C) for 3 minutes.
- Peel the bananas and slice them into uniform rounds about 1/8 inch thick. A mandoline slicer works best for even slices.
- Place the banana slices in a medium bowl and gently toss with the lemon juice and salt. If using cooking spray, lightly mist the slices now and toss to coat.
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper or a perforated liner. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer with no overlap — work in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 275°F for 18-22 minutes, gently flipping the slices halfway through.
- Transfer the chips to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely, about 10 minutes. They will crisp up significantly as they cool.
- Once fully cool, serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
NOTES:
- Slicing tip: Aim for 1/8-inch thick slices — thicker chips won't crisp up properly.
- Ripeness: Use bananas that are yellow and firm with only minor freckling. Overripe bananas won't hold their shape.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container with a paper towel at the bottom at room temperature for up to 7 days, refrigerated up to 2 weeks, or frozen up to 2 months.
- Re-crisping: If chips soften, return to air fryer at 300°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Oven method: Bake at 225°F (110°C) on a parchment-lined sheet for 1.5-2 hours, flipping halfway through.
- Slicing tip: Aim for 1/8-inch thick slices — thicker chips won't crisp up properly.
- Ripeness: Use bananas that are yellow and firm with only minor freckling. Overripe bananas won't hold their shape.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container with a paper towel at the bottom at room temperature for up to 7 days, refrigerated up to 2 weeks, or frozen up to 2 months.
- Re-crisping: If chips soften, return to air fryer at 300°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Oven method: Bake at 225°F (110°C) on a parchment-lined sheet for 1.5-2 hours, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg