Learn how to dehydrate bananas in the air fryer! This air fryer banana chips recipe only takes 10-12 minutes at 350F (177C). Get my easy banana chips air fryer recipe, nutrition information, cooking tips, and more! You’re going to love air fried bananas for a gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and vegan snack. They’re delicious chewy or air fry longer to make them crispy!
🍌 Air Fryer Banana Chips
Sweet air fryer banana chips are one of my favorite easy snack recipes. They’re a great way to get the flavor of caramelized bananas without brown sugar.
And if you happen to be feeling a little more savory than sweet, don’t miss my post on Air Fryer Plantains. I’ll show you several ways to use starchy cooking bananas to make tasty plantain chips in the air fryer!
🍌 How to Make Banana Chips in an Air Fryer
What do you need to make bananas in an air fryer? All you need are a few simple ingredients:
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking oil spray
Get a printable recipe card below! I use a banana slicer to make uniform slices, and then cut those slices in half to make them thinner.
I prefer to use slightly green underripe banana here, as I can cut it into neat slices without it being mushy. Ripe banana comes out sweeter and crispier but the slices stick to the air fryer basket easier and they are harder to flip. They both yield delicious results, so don’t be afraid use what you have!
One thing to know is that these do not get as dry and crispy as banana chips from the store, since the air fryer doesn’t function exactly like a food dehydrator. The benefit of air frying bananas is you get caramelized edges that can’t be achieved with a dehydrator. Cut the banana slices thinner if they stay too soft in the middle.
You’ll also need a knife and an air fryer to make this recipe. Keep in mind that cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer you’re using.
How to Dehydrate Bananas in an Air Fryer
Time to air fry banana chips! Here are the step-by-step instructions for dehydrating bananas in air fryer:
Cut the banana into ⅛-¼-inch thick slices (0.3-0.6 cm). It’s important to cut them uniformly thin, as this will help them cook more evenly.
Sprinkle them with half the lemon juice (if using), then flip them over and sprinkle with the rest.
Mist the air fryer basket or air fryer tray with cooking spray. Place the banana slices in a single layer on the tray. (You may need to cook them in batches if they don’t fit in a single layer.)
Mist the banana slices with cooking spray. Sprinkle them with cinnamon and salt.
Air fry bananas for 10-12 minutes at 350F (177C). (Use the top rack position for air fryer ovens.) The chips on the edges of the tray tend to brown faster than the ones in the middle, so take them out early if needed.
After they’ve cooked, let cool completely before eating. They will continue to firm up more as they cool. Flip them over, mist with cooking spray, and air fry for 2-4 more minutes at 350F (177C) if they aren’t crispy enough for you. Enjoy!
How long to dehydrate bananas in air fryer?
How long to air fry bananas? What temperature to air fry banana chips? It takes a total of 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177C) to cook bananas in the air fryer. Add 2-4 minutes to the cooking time if you’d like more crispy banana chips.
You do not need to preheat the air fryer or flip the banana chips during the first 10-12 minutes of cooking. If any are getting too brown during this time, feel free to remove them from the air fryer early. The chips on the edges of the tray tend to brown faster than the ones in the middle.
In this recipe, we’re dehydrating bananas in the air fryer in about 10-15 minutes time. You can experiment with using a lower air fryer banana chips temp, but the bananas might stay gooey and not crisp properly.
Why are my banana chips not crispy?
If your banana chips are not crispy, make sure the bananas were sliced thin enough. If they’re still too soft and chewy for you, flip them over and air fry for 2-4 more minutes at 350F (177C). Watch them closely! They go from chewy to crisp to burnt quickly!
How do you dehydrate bananas in a ninja air fryer?
This air fryer recipe for bananas works in my Ninja air fryer too. The Ninja air fryer time and temp for bananas is 10-12 minutes at 350F (177C). Add more time as needed if you’d like to make your banana chips crispier.
❤️ How to Serve My Banana Chips Air Fryer Recipe
What to make with bananas in the air fryer? Air fried banana chips are great by themselves as a snack, and there are so many other ways to use them.
You can use your air fryer cinnamon banana chips to top a bowl of Oat Milk Yogurt and Air Fryer Granola. Or enjoy them as a topping for peanut butter toast.
You could also try air frying bananas and then serving them with vanilla ice cream. You’ll get all the flavors of a bananas foster dessert, but with less sugar added.
As you’ll see, the sweetness is intensified in cooked banana, making them the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth. I think you’re going to be amazed at how delicious this simple air fryer recipe is.
⭐ Air Fried Banana Chips Variations
We’re making air fryer banana chips with cinnamon, but feel free to substitute with turmeric powder, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, pumpkin spice, or another favorite spice in place of the cinnamon. You could also add a little vanilla or lime juice for another flavor variation.
While it’s possible to make air fryer banana chips with no oil, I don’t recommend it. The tiny bit of spray oil here helps the bananas crisp up better, without making a big impact nutritionally. You can use olive oil spray, coconut oil, avocado oil, or whatever you’d prefer.
🌡️ How to Store Air Fryer Banana Chips
For the best texture, you should enjoy air fryer banana chips fresh. They make a small single person portion, so there should not be leftovers.
Air fryer banana chips don’t get as dried as they would in a dehydrator. Since they contain more moisture, they are not suitable for long-term storage or freezing.
Air Fryer Banana Chips (How to Dehydrate Bananas in Air Fryer)
These air fryer bananas need only 5 ingredients that you probably already have in the house.
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 107 kcal
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Cut the banana into ⅛-¼-inch thick slices (0.3-0.6 cm). It’s important to slice them thin and uniformly.
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Sprinkle the banana slices with half the lemon juice (if using), then flip them over and sprinkle with the rest.
- Mist the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the banana slices in a single layer in the basket, cooking in batches if needed. Spray the banana slices with cooking spray. Sprinkle them with cinnamon and salt.
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Air fry bananas for 10-12 minutes at 350°F (177°C). (Use the top rack position for air fryer ovens.) The chips on the edges of the tray tend to brown faster than the ones in the middle, so take them out early if needed.
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After they’ve cooked, let cool completely before eating. They will continue to firm up more as they cool. Flip them over and air fry for 2-4 more minutes at 350°F (177°C) if they aren’t crispy enough for you. Enjoy!
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 2 recipe (transition or weight maintenance). This low calorie snack can fit into Weight Watchers and other weight loss plans. If you’re looking strictly at volume, a fresh banana will give you a bit more food for roughly the same number of calories. At the same time, dried banana chips are generally more nutrient-dense than many prepackaged 100-calorie snack packs.
Dried fruit isn’t always my first choice when someone’s goal is weight loss, simply because removing the water concentrates the natural sugars. That means you get a smaller portion for the same number of calories. For some people, fresh or unsweetened frozen fruit can feel more satisfying in that context.
That said, homemade dried bananas and other dehydrated fruits can be a great option for those who are trying to eat more or gain weight. They’re popular with both adults and kids, and they make a quick, convenient snack with no added sugar.
They’re also incredibly practical. Dried fruit travels well for hiking, camping, and road trips. Fresh bananas bruise easily when they get jostled around, which isn’t an issue with dried banana chips.
Nutrition information is for one serving.
nutrition info disclaimer
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
“To taste” means to your preferences, which may have to be visual to follow food safety rules. Please don’t eat undercooked food x
Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 27.6gProtein: 1.3gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPotassium: 429.1mgFiber: 3.3gVitamin C: 20.4% DVCalcium: 3.9% DVIron: 1.8% DV
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FAQs
How to make banana chips in the oven?
To make baked banana chips, slice bananas thin and sprinkle with lemon juice. Put the slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dry in an oven set to the lowest setting (170F/77C) until done to your liking, flipping the chips after 2-3 hours. It will take several hours; the chips will continue to crisp as they cool.
How to make banana chips in a dehydrator?
To make dehydrator banana chips, thinly slice the bananas and sprinkle with lemon juice. Put them on a single layer on your dehydrator trays and dry at 155F (68C) until done to your liking. It will take several hours. Check on them every hour or two to flip them.
Does an air fryer dehydrate faster than dehydrator?
Yes, you can dehydrate foods faster in an air fryer than a traditional dehydrator. That said, I recommend using a dehydrator or oven if drying foods for long term storage, since you need the slower and more thorough drying process.
How to prevent banana chips from sticking together when deep frying?
You can avoid the troubles with deep frying bananas when you air fry bananas instead! If you must deep fry banana chips, make sure to not overcrowd the deep fryer with bananas. Fry bananas in batches if needed. I’ve also heard that adding a little salt in the cooking oil can help prevent sticking.
Are dried banana chips bad for you?
Dried banana chips are not the best snack choice for low carb and keto diets. In terms of general nutrition, baked banana chips offer fiber, potassium, and other nutrients found in bananas. Look for dried banana chips that were baked (not fried) with no sugar added if you want a healthier option.
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