Crispy Banana Chips
Craving something crunchy, naturally sweet, and guilt-free? These homemade sugarless banana chips are your perfect merienda or pulutan – crispy, addictive, and 100% wholesome! Made with just ripe bananas and a touch of salt, they’re a healthier alternative to store-bought sugary versions.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
🌱 No Added Sugar – Lets the natural sweetness of bananas shine
🔥 Perfect Crunch – Thinly sliced and fried (or baked!) to golden crispiness
🍻 Pulutan Perfection – Great with cold beer or soda for a light, crunchy pairing
👶 Kid-Friendly – A snack moms can feel good about
Secrets to Crispy Banana Chips:
✔️ Use slightly underripe bananas – Less moisture = crispier chips
✔️ Slice uniformly thin – For even frying (a mandoline helps!)
✔️ Low-temperature fry – Prevents burning while ensuring crispness
Serving Ideas:
🥜 Toss with crushed peanuts – For extra protein and crunch
🌶️ Sprinkle with chili powder – Sweet + spicy = addictive!
🍯 Drizzle with honey (optional) – For a lightly sweetened version
Rainy-Day Snacking: Stays crispy for days in an airtight container!
Love banana treats? Try our Turón or Maruya next!
Tag your #HealthyBananaChips creations! 📸
Happy crunching! 😋💛
Cooking Video Recipe: Banana Chips
Description
Filipino banana chip recipes are delicious, tasty, and popular snacks among Filipinos. Actually, in the Philippines, there are a variety of ways to prepare this delicious snack. I promise, these snacks will satisfy your cravings because the taste and crunchiness is perfect. It is also perfect for pairing with cold beverages.
Ingredients
Instructions
Peel the semi-ripe raw banana variety of saba.
Use a mandolin slicer or hand slice the banana. Then put in a bowl adds salt and pour cold water or just add ice cubes. Stir, and set it aside for 10 minutes.
Drain the water and allow it to dry for at least 30 minutes.
Heat plenty of cooking oil in a pan & add butter to taste. Let the butter dissolve over low to medium heat.
Deep-fry the sliced bananas. Adjust the heat level to keep the banana chips crisp.
Stir to evenly cook. Fry both sides until crisp and golden brown.
When it's cooked, remove it from frying. Use a strainer to drain the extra oil, and then transfer it to a container.
Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt to taste. Then toss to mix.
Serve immediately or you can keep it and consume it later. Just put it in a re-sealable plastic bag. Keep it sealed and it will last for a week or longer. Share and enjoy eating!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 817kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 83.2g128%
- Saturated Fat 13.1g66%
- Cholesterol 4mg2%
- Sodium 30mg2%
- Potassium 3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.3g7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 2.2g
- Protein 0.7g2%
- Vitamin D 5 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
