Banana Chips Recipe – Crispy Homemade Banana Wafers (Fried in Coconut Oil)
Banana chips, also known as banana wafers, are crispy, salty snacks made from raw green bananas. This homemade version is deep-fried in coconut oil for authentic taste and aroma. Perfect as an evening snack or a festive treat, these chips are addictive and crunchy!
Ingredients
- 5–6 raw green bananas
- 1 teaspoon salt (or rock salt for fasting)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 cups water (for soaking)
- Coconut oil (or cooking oil of choice) – for deep frying
Instructions
- Peel raw bananas and slice them thinly into rounds using a slicer.
- Mix salt and turmeric powder in 2 cups of water.
- Soak the banana slices in this turmeric-salt water for 8–10 minutes.
- Drain and spread the banana slices on a clean cloth. Pat them dry thoroughly.
- Heat coconut oil in a deep pan or kadhai.
- Deep fry the banana slices in small batches on low to medium heat.
- Stir occasionally and fry until golden and crisp.
- Remove using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Chef’s Tips
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin banana slices.
- For spicier chips, sprinkle black pepper or red chilli powder after frying.
- You can also air-fry or bake banana chips for a healthier version.
- For vrat (fasting), use rock salt and avoid turmeric if needed.