These air fryer banana chips are my go-to when I want something crunchy, sweet, and wholesome without any refined sugar or frying mess.
Made with green bananas, a touch of oil, and warm cinnamon, they’re the perfect clean snack to satisfy your chip cravings—crispy, lightly spiced, and made right in your air fryer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Naturally sweet and guilt-free
Made with just 3 ingredients
Perfectly crunchy and flavorful
Great for lunchboxes or afternoon snacking
Easy air fryer recipe, no deep frying!
What You’ll Need (Ingredient Highlights)
Green or slightly yellow bananas – firmer bananas work best to avoid mushy chips.
Avocado oil or olive oil – helps crisp the chips and lets the cinnamon stick.
Ground cinnamon – adds cozy warmth and natural sweetness.
Pro Tips Before You Start
Use underripe bananas (green or barely yellow). Ripe bananas are too soft.
Slice your bananas evenly to ensure even cooking.
Don’t skip preheating the air fryer—it helps with crisping!
Cook in a single layer. Overcrowding = soggy chips.
How to Make Air Fryer Banana Chips
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Slice the bananas
Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Try to keep the thickness uniform.
Step 3: Mix oil and cinnamon
In a small bowl, stir together the oil and ground cinnamon until well blended.
Step 4: Coat the slices
Gently toss banana slices with the cinnamon-oil mixture in a large bowl until evenly coated.
Step 5: Arrange in basket
Lay banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook in batches if needed.
Step 6: Air fry
Cook at 300°F for 25–28 minutes, flipping halfway.
Watch closely toward the end to avoid burning.
Step 7: Cool
Remove and let chips cool on a rack or plate for 5–10 minutes.
They’ll crisp up more as they cool.
Step 8: Enjoy
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
What to Serve It With
A handful of nuts for a protein-packed snack
Greek yogurt and berries
As a topping on smoothie bowls or oatmeal
Variations / Substitutions
Swap cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice or chai spice
Add a pinch of sea salt for a salty-sweet combo
Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for dessert chips
Storage & Leftovers
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
They’re best enjoyed fresh but can be recrisped in the air fryer for a few minutes if needed.
FAQs
Can I use ripe bananas?
Not recommended. Ripe bananas are too soft and won’t crisp up properly.
How thin should I slice the bananas?
About 1/4 inch thick. Uniform thickness is key for even cooking.
Why are my chips soggy?
Most likely due to overcrowding. Always cook in a single layer.
Can I use coconut oil instead?
Yes! Just make sure it’s in liquid form so it coats well.
Do I have to flip the chips?
Yes, flipping helps them crisp evenly on both sides.
Are these chips sweet?
Naturally sweet with cinnamon, but no added sugar.
Final Thoughts
These crispy air fryer banana chips are everything I want in a snack: quick, wholesome, and naturally delicious.
They take minimal effort but deliver maximum crunch and flavor.
Whether you need a healthy bite between meals or a fun lunchbox add-in, these banana chips hit the spot every time.
