Crisp at the edges and tender through the middle, Air Fryer Banana Chips (Plantain Chips) is a vegetarian Indian appetizer made with plantains / raw banana, coconut oil, and turmeric powder in about 25 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- 2 plantains / raw banana
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Soaking Peeled Plantain
- 1 large bowl of water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Method
- Cut the ends of the plantain and peel the skin.
- In a medium bowl, combine 4 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well. Place the peeled banana and let it soak for at least 10 minutes.
- Pat dry the banana using a paper towel and slice the bananas using a mandolin slicer.
- In a medium bowl, add some coconut oil and turmeric. Mix well. Then place the sliced bananas and toss until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 ° F (176°C). Place the sliced raw banana in the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
- Air fryer them at 350 ° F (176°C) for 10 minutes or until they are crispy and done. You may want to air fry for additional 3-4 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through.
- Once done, sprinkle some salt and Enjoy or place the banana chips in an air-tight container.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.
