Ingredients:
– Ripe bananas
– Lemon juice
– Cooking oil (such as vegetable oil or coconut oil)
– Salt (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel the bananas and slice them into thin, even rounds. You can use a knife or a mandoline slicer for this.
3. Place the banana slices in a bowl and drizzle them with lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the slices evenly. The lemon juice helps prevent the bananas from browning too quickly.
4. If desired, sprinkle a small amount of salt over the banana slices. This step is optional, and you can skip it if you prefer unsalted banana chips.
5. Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. You only need enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet.
6. Carefully place a few banana slices in the skillet, ensuring they’re not overlapping. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy. Repeat this process until all the banana slices are cooked, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
7. Once the banana chips are cooked, transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
8. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the chips are crispy and dry. Keep an eye on them during baking to prevent burning.
9. Once the banana chips are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
10. Store the homemade banana chips in an airtight container to maintain their crispness. They should stay fresh for several days.
Enjoy your homemade banana chips as a healthy snack or a delicious addition to your breakfast or dessert!