How to Make Banana Chips

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If you like bananas, you just might like banana chips. They are sweet and crunchy, and perfect for snacking on. This wikiHow will show you several ways of making them.

Ingredients

Baked banana chips

3-4 bananas, ripe
1-2 lemons, squeezed

Deep fried banana chips

5 green/raw (unripe) bananas
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
Oil for deep-frying (peanut oil is a good choice for deep frying)

Deep fried sweet banana chips

5 green/raw (unripe) bananas
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
Oil for deep-frying (peanut oil is a good choice for deep frying)

Microwave savory banana chips

2 green/raw (unripe) bananas
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Spice flavored banana chips

Bunch of just overripe bananas
Juice from 1-2 lemons
Favorite spice, for example, cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger

Method 1

Method 1 of 5:

Baked Banana Chips

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The low temperature allows a dehydrating effect as opposed to a real baking effect. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or a silicone sheet.
Slice the bananas into thin slices. Make sure they're all fairly much the same slice width, to ensure even cooking.

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Arrange in a single layer and do not allow the slices to touch.
This helps to hold back natural blackening and adds a slight tang.
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Place the sheet in the oven. Bake for an hour to an hour and three quarters. Test after an hour to see if you like the consistency; if not, continue baking.
- Baking times may vary depending on the thickness of the slices.
Set aside to cool. Most likely the banana chips will be soft and oozing but in cooling, they'll dry and harden up.

Method 2

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Deep Fried Banana Chips

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Place them into iced water.
Place back in the water as you slice them. Add the turmeric powder.
Then drain and place on a clean tea towel to retain the moisture.
Drop in a few slices at a time to deep fry (don't overcrowd the oil). Use a slotted spoon to add and retrieve the slices.
Once cooled, they can be served or stored. To store, place in an airtight container, such as a glass container or resealable bags.

Method 3

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Deep Fried Sweet Banana Chips

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Place in slightly salted iced water for 10 minutes (note that salt will melt the cubes faster but it'll stay cold).
Keep them as evenly sized as possible.
Leave to dry slightly, to remove moisture.
Add the banana slices in small batches and fry for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to add and retrieve the slices.
Add the two sugars, water and cinnamon to a heavy based saucepan. Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves and thickens into a syrup. Turn off the heat source.
Toss well to coat.
Let cool and set.
Place in an airtight container for storage.

Method 4

Method 4 of 5:

Microwave Savory Banana Chips

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Pour in water to cover, then bring to the boil for 10 minutes.
Let cool.
Slice thinly. Make sure that the slices are even, to avoid uneven microwaving.
Season to taste with salt.
Keep in a single layer and don't allow the slices to touch.
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Place in the microwave. Microwave on high for 8 minutes.
- Every two minutes, stop the cooking, remove the plate and flip the slices over. This ensures even cooking on both sides.
- Be extra vigilant in the final two minutes, to avoid burning the banana chips.
Let cool and the banana chips will crisp up.
Arrange in a small bowl. To keep, place in an airtight container.

Method 5

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Spice Flavored Banana Chips

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This method requires the use of a dehydrator.

Slice into even thin slices. Be aware that the thinness determines the final crispiness, so keep them as thin as possible.
Only add them single layer and avoid touching.
Then sprinkle over the top with your favorite spice. If possible, use fresh, such as grated nutmeg or buy as fresh a spice as possible.
They're ready to remove when they look a caramel color and have dried totally.
To store, place in an airtight jar or resealable bags. They can be stored for up to a year.

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Can I use lime juice instead of lemon?

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Yes, provided it is fresh lime juice. You could also use orange juice.

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Can the sugar be added before frying?

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No, the sugar would burn.

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Can I make banana chips without lemon juice?

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Yes, you can. The lemon juice adds tartness, plus it keeps them from turning dark. If you're okay with having black banana chips, then laving the lemon juice out shouldn't be an issue.

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Banana chips can be stored for a decent length of time provided they're kept in an airtight container but don't leave them too long, as they taste better when still fresh from cooking than after months of storage.

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Iced water can be made simply by tipping a bunch of ice cubes into the bowl with the water. Use a metal bowl to increase the iciness.

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