Can I use frozen bananas in this recipe?

No, save those for your smoothies. Use fresh bananas that are bright yellow but not yet overripe. You want them firm enough to hold up to stirring and cooking. Frozen bananas are too watery and soft for this recipe. See my guide on how to freeze bananas for smoothies .

Can I use other oils?

Feel free to experiment here. I used olive oil, but coconut oil would add even more flavor.

What do air fryer banana chips taste like?

They taste like a crispy slice of banana that is sweet and crunchy. They are delicious!

Do bananas have probiotics?

Bananas are not a source of natural probiotics , but they are a source of prebiotics. This means that they have dietary fiber which helps feed the healthy microbes in our gut.

Can you air fry whole bananas?

Bananas are amazingly versatile. I have another recipe for Air Fryer Bananas which uses bananas sliced lengthwise.

Easy Air Fryer Banana Chips Recipe with Cinnamon

Name: Air Fryer Banana Chips with Cinnamon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 2 bananas (not overly ripe); 2 teaspoons olive oil or your favorite cooking oil; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar

Ingredients

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Nonstick cooking spray
2 bananas (not overly ripe)
2 teaspoons olive oil or your favorite cooking oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar

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Instructions

Spray the bottom of your air fryer basket liberally with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Remove the bananas from their skins and slice the bananas thinly (about ¼-inch thick). Try to slice the bananas as uniformly as possible so they will cook evenly.
Place the sliced bananas in a medium mixing bowl. Add the oil, cinnamon, and sugar. Toss gently to combine.
Transfer the bananas to your air fryer basket and try to spread them out. It is okay if they overlap slightly, but they should mostly be in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you many need to bake them in two batches.
Set the temperature to 350°F for 10 minutes. Use tongs to turn the banana chips over and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until they have started to brown and crisp up. Be careful to not let them burn.
Transfer the banana chips to a serving plate to cool before serving. The banana chips will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

Some air fryer models needs to be preheated. Check your manual and adjust your time accordingly.
The best bananas for this recipe are ones that are yellow on the outside without too many brown spots. If the bananas are too ripe, they will be mushy and aren’t ideal for making into chips.
You can use brown sugar or coconut sugar to sweeten the banana chips.
Let any leftover cooked banana chips cool completely before storing. They will stay good in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 82
Sugar: 9.4 g
Sodium: 1.2 mg
Fat: 2.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Carbohydrates: 15.8 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 0.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg