Banana chips are a yummy, crispy, healthy snack. They are perfect for a midafternoon bite to eat, a side in your kids’ lunch boxes, or anytime you want something light and flavorful. And the best part is, with 5 different flavors to choose from, you are bound to find the flavor your family loves the best! Everyone in our family has a different favorite, which is fine because it is super quick to make multiple batches.

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Healthy Plantain chips - Banana chips made out of yellow bananas are cooked in coconut oil for an all natural treat. They are Air- fried for a healthier experience. - 1

This recipe was originally published in Dec 2018. It has been updated with cleaner instructions and text.

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5 Flavors Homemade Banana chips - 2

Equipment

  • Gourmia GAF400 Electric Multipurpose Classic Rapid Air Fryer with Dual Dial Timer & Temperature Controls, 10 Cup/4.5 Qt. Capacity, 1230W, Black
  • Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 16 Ounce

Ingredients

  • Large Plantains / Raw banana - 3
  • Coconut oil - 3 Tbsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp

For Soaking the peeled Banana for 10 mins

  • Salt - 2 Tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 2 Tsp
  • Medium bowl full of water

Gadgets you need

  • Air-fryer
  • Mandoline / Slicer
  • Air-tight container

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the ends of the green banana. Peel the banana
  • Mix turmeric and salt to a bowl of water and add the peeled banana and let it soak for around 5-10 minutes.
  • Pat the banana dry and slice it on a mandolin
  • Coat it with a mixture of coconut oil and turmeric
  • Place the sliced green bananas (in batches) inside the basket of the air fryer.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes. If they need additional time leave on for another 5 minutes.
  • Incase you notice that some of them are done, remove them and continue cooking the rest.
  • Repeat step until all slices are cooked.
  • Sprinkle some salt if you like!
  • Baking Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and place a single layer of plantains on the parchment paper.
  • Put the cookie sheet in oven for 16 to 20 minutes. Turn plantains after 8 minutes.
  • Plantain chips are done when they start to brown around the edges. Remove from oven and serve.

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Notes

  1. You may want to adjust the time for air-frying based on the thickness of the plantain slices
  2. To bake them heat the oven for 400 degrees for 16-20 minutes in the middle rack. Flip them over after 8 minutes

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