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Kerala Banana Chips / Plantain Chips (Air Fryer)

Crunchy, crispy, and delicious Kerala banana chips made with just 4 ingredients (including salt) are your go-to snack when you crave something salty and healthy. They are naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 62kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the plantains:

  • Wash and peel the plantains.
  • Take 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and cold water in a large bowl. Place the peeled plantain in the bowl and let it soak for 30 minutes.
  • Pat dry the soaked plantain slices using a paper towel.
  • Slice them thinly taking care the slices are even.
  • Combine coconut oil, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Rub the oil mixture to the plantain slices taking care all the slices are coated.

Air fryer instructions:

  • Place on the air fryer rack.
  • Air fry at 300 F (150 C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping at around 5 minutes.
  • Increase the temperature to 350 F (180 C) and air fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Cool completely before storing.

Notes

Use plantains that are hard and have dark green skin to make the best-tasting chips. Firm bananas are easy to cut evenly. Avoid bananas with any brown spots or blemishes.
Do not skip soaking the plantains before slicing them. This will help get rid of excess starch from the plantain.
Slice the plantains into even and thin slices. You can also use a mandoline slicer to slice them. If you cut them into thick slices, the chips will become chewy.
See the tips section above for more useful tips to make this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.4mg