Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips (Easy & Healthy Snack)
These Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Banana Chips are a quick, easy, and healthy snack made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a touch of sugar. Cooked to perfection in the air fryer without oil or preservatives, they’re naturally sweet, crunchy, gluten-free, and perfect for on-the-go snacking. The ideal alternative to store-bought chips!
Ingredients
2–3 ripe bananas (firm, slightly yellow, not mushy)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1–2 tsp granulated sugar (or to taste)
1 tsp lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)
Olive oil spray or coconut oil spray
Instructions
- Peel and slice bananas into thin rounds (about 1/8 inch thick).
- (Optional) Soak slices in water with lemon juice for 5–10 minutes to reduce browning.
- Drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Lightly spray both sides of banana slices with oil.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of the slices.
- Place banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before serving or storing — they’ll crisp up more as they cool.
Notes
- Use coconut sugar for a more natural sweetener.
- For a sugar-free version, omit sugar and use just cinnamon.
- Add nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or cayenne for flavor variations.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To re-crisp, air fry at 300°F for 2–3 minutes.