How To Make Banana Chips?
You can make banana chips recipe in the oven, microwave, or air fryer. You can use different cooking methods to dry the banana slices until they are crispy. Here are ways to make banana chips:
In The Oven: To make baked banana chips, use fresh and ripe bananas. Slice the hard bananas thinly and evenly. Soak the lemon in water for 5 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200 °F (100 °C). Then place them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 1 hour. Transfer the banana slices to the cooling rack to cool and crisp.
In Air Fryer: To make banana chips in the air fryer, peel and thinly slice the bananas. Soak the banana slices in lemon water for 5 minutes. Then heat the fryer to 350 °F (175 °C). Place the banana slices in a single row in the fryer basket. Fry for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Then remove it from the fryer and let it cool.
In Microwave: To make banana chips in the microwave, peel and slice the bananas. Place them in a single layer in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Then bake in 30-second intervals until crispy.
How To Prevent Bananas from Browning?
To prevent the sliced bananas from turning brown, put the banana slices in water with lemon. You can also use any citrus fruit instead of lemon juice. Also, keep bananas away from fruits such as apples and avocados.
What Kind of Banana Should Be Used to Make Chips?
Use fresh and ripe bananas to make banana chips. If you are using unripe bananas instead of hard ones, soak the chips in lemon water.
What To Serve with Banana Chips?
Baked banana chips are excellent snacks. You can use/serve these homemade fruit chips with baked goods (such as banana bread), salads or smoothie bowls. These healthy snacks also go well with chocolate sauce, peanut butter or ice cream. You can also serve it with dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, and hummus.
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How To Store Banana Chips?
You can store these homemade banana chips at room temperature. Refrigerate or freeze to extend shelf life. After cooking the banana chips, let them cool completely. You can then store it in an airtight container in a dry, cool place for up to 3 weeks.
Can Banana Chips Be Frozen? Yes. Let the banana chips cool completely. Then place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. This way, you can store it for several months.