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Banana Chips

BY :Bebs | Published: 03/25/ 2022 | Updated:03/25/ 2022 | Leave a Comment

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Make your own crisp, sugar-coated Banana Chips at home using this quick and simple recipe. With just 6 ingredients, you can make this golden and crunchy snack that can be eaten as it is or mixed with other dried or candied fruits or nuts.

Crisp, sugar-coated homemade banana chips.

Do you know that the Philippines is one of the largest banana exporters globally? Well, that's no surprise as banana trees are typically seen almost anywhere and everywhere in our country! These tropical fruit-bearing trees are easy to grow as they thrive in a climate like ours. This is the reason why bananas are common ingredients in most of our local dishes; might they be savory or sweet! It is present in dishes like Arroz ala Cubana, Estofado, Pochero, and some would even add them to their Nilaga. We also have popular sweet snacks like Banana cue, Maruya, Turon , Minatamis na Saging, and of course, Banana Chips.

  • What are Banana Chips?
  • Ingredients You'll Need
  • Secret to cripsy Banana Chips?
  • FAQs for Banana Chips
  • Properly Storing Banana Chips
  • Recipe Video
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  • Banana Chips Recipe
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What are Banana Chips?

Golden and crisp homemade banana chips.

Also known as banana crisps, these fruit snacks are thin slices of bananas that are either deep-fried, baked, or dehydrated. They can be cooked plain, but other varieties are coated in sweeteners, spices, and plain salt.

The common variation here in the Philippines are those coated with sugar and deep-fried to perfection! You can also use banana chips as toppings to your favorite ice cream, yogurt, or even in cakes instead of sugar-filled candies.

Ingredients You'll Need

Ingredients needed in making banana chips.
  • Green Saba or Plantain Bananas are firm and starchy types of banana. They are ideal for this recipe because they hold their shape well and have less water content, giving them that characteristic crunch once cooked.
  • Sugar- you can use light brown or white sugar in this recipe.
  • Water
  • Turmeric powder- this is is optional, so don't worry if you do not have it. It is used to give the chips a more appetizing golden color.
  • Salt- a small amount is added to the sugar mixture to balance the sweetness.
  • Oil- for frying. Use a neutral-tasting oil with a high smoke point like sunflower, grapeseed, or canola oil.

Secret to cripsy Banana Chips?

How to make homemade banana chips.
  • When peeling the green bananas, use gloves to prevent the sap from sticking to your hand. They can be challenging to remove.
  • The thickness of your banana slices matters. Make sure you cut them thinly, to achieve that crunch you desire. I recommend using a mandolin slicer to make it easier and quicker for you to have thin, evenly sliced bananas.  
  • Pat the banana slices down with paper towels to dry them up before frying. The lesser the moisture on your banana, the better! It will result to nicer and crispier chips.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding in the banana slices, or else it will just absorb the oil and turn soggy. You may test the oil temperature first by dropping one slice.
  • Cook them in batches to ensure that you do not overcrowd the pan. Too many slices cooked at once might affect the oil temperature and make the chips greasy and mushy.
  • You will know if the chips are cooked through once they start floating.
  • Once cooked, immediately transfer the banana chips to a  drip rack or colander to drain excess oil.

FAQs for Banana Chips

Homemade banana chips in a bowl.
Can I use ripe bananas?

Yes, you can. However, the possibility of getting compact and crisp chips is lower because they are softer and contains more moisture.

How do I know if the banana chips are done cooking?

After adding the sugar mixture to the pan, it will bubble up and create splatters, so be careful. Once the oil settles and the chips have turned golden in color, you can remove them from the oil.

How can I revive softened chips?

You can bake them at a low temperature. Allow the chips to heat up for 5-10 minutes before taking them out and allowing them to cool. You'll see that all of the moisture has evaporated, restoring crispness to the chips.

Can I use my air-fryer instead?

I have not tried using my air fryer to make banana chips, but I know that it is possible.

Properly Storing Banana Chips

Homemade banana chips in a jar.

Storing your banana chips is easy. Make sure they have completely cooled down before placing them in a dry, air-tight container. Sealing them while still warm will create moisture that will affect the texture and may attract bacteria. If properly stored, they should last for weeks!

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Crisp and golden banana chips.
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Banana Chips Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Make your own crisp, sugar-coated Banana Chips at home using this quick and simple recipe. With just 6 ingredients, you can make this golden and crunchy snack that can be eaten as it is or mixed with other dried or candied fruits or nuts.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Course :Snack
Servings =4
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Ingredients
 

  • 6 pieces green saba/plantain bananas
  • ⅔ cup white sugar or light brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder -optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 cups oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • ⅔ cup white sugar, ⅔ cup water, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon salt
    In a small bowl, combine sugar, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix until sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • 3-4 cups oil
    Heat oil in a medium deep pan or wok over medium heat.
  • 6 pieces green saba/plantain bananas
    Peel the green bananas. You may need to use gloves because of the sap from unripe bananas. They might have slight discoloration after peeling but that is fine.
  • Using a box grater or mandolin slicer, slice the bananas thinly. You can also use a knife just make sure that you slice them as thinly and evenly as possible.
  • Drop the sliced bananas directly into the hot oil. You can also slice them first and add them to the hot oil if you like. Try not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Fry the banana slices until they start to float, stirring from time to time for even cooking.
  • Lower the heat and when they are floating and are already crispy, add 2-3 tablespoons of the sugar mixture over the bananas, more if you like it sweeter. Be careful as it will bubble a lot and might also splatter. Once the bubbling subsided a bit, stir constantly so the bananas are coated evenly. You know it is done when the oil quietens and the bananas are golden in color.
  • Using a spider ladle or slotted spoon, scoop the banana chips, letting the excess oil drip back to the pan, and transfer to a drip rack or colander to remove any oil left. Then transfer to a baking tray or any wide dish to cool down.

Nutrition

Calories: 1718kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gFat: 178gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 50gMonounsaturated Fat: 112gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 603mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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