The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Looking for a crispy snack that is all kinds of sweet? Air fryer banana chips are a great idea!
Easy to make and even easier to eat, these banana chips in the air fryer can be topped just how you like – with cinnamon, with sea salt, or just enjoy them as is!
Recipe Tips/Substitutions
Before you air fry banana chips, quickly read through these few recipe tips so that you can make the best chips!
- It’s important to use bananas that are still mainly green and are just ripening. This way the slices will hold up better and won’t be too mushy when handled/air fried.
- When cutting the slices make sure that they all have the same thickness. We like cutting them approximately 1/8 inch thick or slightly thicker. The thicker the slices, the longer they will need to cook.
- We use avocado oil for the brushing of the slices because it has a neutral taste but you can also use coconut oil if you like the flavor. We would avoid using virgin olive oil for this recipe because you’ll really taste it in the slices.
- When adding the banana slices to the air fryer, make sure to not overlap them so that they can cook evenly. There’s usually also no need to flip the banana chips while they are cooking since they are quite thin.
Step by Step Instructions
For detailed instructions on how to make banana chips in the air fryer, you can follow our recipe process photos in this section.
This way, you can see just how we made our banana chips.
If you just want the instructions without visuals, you can scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Make sure to use bananas that are still mainly green and just starting to get yellow. This will make it easier to work with them.
Peel the bananas then cut them into 1/8 inch or slightly thicker slices with a knife. Try to cut them all to a similar thickness.
At this time also preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the banana slices into a baking dish or on a large plate.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil on top, then brush or gently spread the oil around with your fingers.
Turn the slices over and cover the tops with the rest of the oil.
Now sprinkle cinnamon or (sea) salt on top – go easy, you can always add more later.
When the air fryer is hot, add the banana slices in one even layer – there should be no overlapping slices.
We can just fit the slices from two bananas into our air fryer tray. If your air fryer is on the smaller end, you might have to cook these banana chips in two batches.
Cook the banana chips for 12-16 minutes until they reach your desired level of crispiness.
The exact cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the banana slices, your air fryer, and your personal preference.
There’s no need to flip the slices while they are cooking.
Keep in mind that banana chips might still be slightly sticky when they are done – they will harden as they cool.
When done, remove the banana chips from the air fryer. Place them on a cooling rack and let them cool.
When they have cooled, you can enjoy them on their own or use them in a snack mix for camping with granola, raisins, chocolate chips, etc.
Storage Tips
Once you have your air-fried banana chips, they are best enjoyed crisp and fresh out of the air fryer (once cooled down a tad).
Any leftover banana chips can be stored in a sealed container on the counter (and not in the fridge).
They’ll last like this for a few days but not as long as store-bought or properly dehydrated banana chips.
For the best taste, we would recommend eating them sooner rather than later!
Related Recipes
If you liked these banana chips, check out these other fruit recipes that you can make in the air fryer!
- Air Fried Apple Chips
- Air Fryer Pineapple Slices
- Plantain Chips in the Air Fryer
- Peaches in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Banana Chips
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, just ripening
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- sea salt or cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Peel the bananas then cut them into 1/8 inch or slightly thicker slices with a knife. Try to cut them all to a similar thickness.2 bananas
- Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the banana slices into a baking dish or on a large plate. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil on top, then brush or gently spread the oil around with your fingers. Turn the slices over and cover the tops with the rest of the oil. Now sprinkle cinnamon or (sea) salt on top – go easy, you can always add more later.2 teaspoons avocado oil, sea salt or cinnamon to taste
- When the air fryer is hot, add the banana slices in one even layer – there should be no overlapping slices. We can just fit the slices from two bananas into our air fryer tray but if your air fryer is on the smaller end, you might have to cook these banana chips in two batches.
- Cook the banana chips for 12-16 minutes until they reach your desired level of crispiness. The exact cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the banana slices, your air fryer, and your personal preference. There's no need to flip the slices while they are cooking. Keep in mind that the banana chips might still be slightly sticky when they are done – they will harden as they cool.
- When done, remove the banana chips from the air fryer. Place them on a cooling rack and let them cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- You want to use bananas that are still mainly green and just starting to get yellow since they will be pretty firm and hold their shape better than very ripe bananas.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
