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banana chips

Homemade Banana Chips are a healthy, inexpensive, and easy snack. Fresh bananas are sliced and dried in various ways like an oven, dehydrator, microwave, or air fryer. This recipe focuses on the oven method.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 firm bananas
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups water for soaking

Method
 

Oven Method Instructions
  1. Prepare a bowl with 2 cups of water and 0.5 cup lemon juice.
  2. Slice bananas evenly (about 1/8 inch thick) and add to the lemon water bowl. Allow to soak for 5 minutes.
  3. While bananas are soaking, preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  4. Remove banana slices from the lemon water, pat them dry gently, and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, then carefully flip each chip. Continue baking for another 1 hour, or until the chips are dry and crispy. Cooking time may vary based on slice thickness and oven.
  6. Let the banana chips cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up further as they cool.

Notes

For best results, use firm, barely ripe bananas. Soaking in lemon water prevents browning. Store homemade banana chips in an airtight container for up to two weeks. If chips are soggy, they haven't been cooked long enough; continue drying in short intervals until desired crispness is achieved, as they will crisp more upon cooling.