There are two different methods for making banana chips. One of these is to deep fry thin slices of banana in hot oil, in the same way as potato chips or crisps. The other is to dry slices of banana, either in the sun or using a solar or artificial dryer. The products made by the two methods are quite different.
How are bananas chips made?
For domestic production and home cooking, they are made directly by deep-frying fresh sliced bananas. For commercial banana chips for the export market, the main method of production is through osmotic dehydration followed by deep frying at 375 °C (707 °F) in coconut oil for 1 minute.
Where do banana chips come from?
Banana chips are slices of banana that are commonly fried in oil or dried (with a sweet taste, salty or spicy). It originated from God's own country - Kerala, India. The chips play a critical role as upperi in the traditional Kerala meal known as sadya that are served during celebrations and festivals.
Are banana chips just dehydrated bananas?
Dehydrated bananas are a healthy snack full of vitamins and so easy to make. These homemade banana chips will pleasantly surprise you. These dehydrated bananas or homemade banana chips are very easy to make in the fruit and vegetable dehydrator. They are a great snack for adults and children.
Is banana chips made from raw banana?
About Kerala Style Banana Chips These Kerala banana chips are crispy and tasty chips made with unripe nendran bananas and coconut oil. Its the frying in coconut oil and the firm texture of the nendran bananas that sets these crispy chips apart from the regular fried Banana chips.
