How to make banana chips in the microwave
In the past 10 days, discussions about healthy snacks and convenient cooking methods have been very popular across the Internet. Among them, using microwave ovens to make banana chips has become a hot topic, and it has attracted much attention because of its simple operation, low-fat and healthy characteristics. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the method of making microwave banana chips based on recent hot topics, and attach relevant data comparisons.
1. Background of recent hot topics
According to network data analysis in the past 10 days, content on healthy snacks and kitchen tips accounted for 32% of the traffic on lifestyle topics. The following is a snippet of the hot topic rankings:
| Ranking | Topic Category | heat index | Related keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | healthy snacks | 98,000 | Low calorie, homemade, dried fruit |
| 2 | kitchen tips | 72,000 | Microwave oven, Kuaishou, no oil fume |
| 3 | New ways to eat fruit | 65,000 | Banana slices, dried apples, creativity |
2. Complete guide to making microwave banana chips
1. Material preparation
• 2-3 bananas (choose those that are slightly hard and moderately ripe)
• A little lemon juice (optional, to prevent oxidation)
• Cinnamon/cocoa powder (optional, for flavoring)
2. Tool requirements
| Tool name | alternative | necessity |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-wave oven | Oven/air fryer | required |
| baking paper | Grease the porcelain plate | Recommended |
| pizza hob | Ordinary knives | Not required |
3. Detailed steps
(1) Peel the banana and cut it into thin slices of about 3mm. The thickness should be even.
(2) Spread the banana slices flat on a microwave turntable lined with baking paper
(3) You can choose to spray a small amount of lemon juice to prevent discoloration
(4) Heat in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes, then take it out and turn it over.
(5) Continue heating for 1-2 minutes until the edges are slightly curled (the specific time depends on the power adjustment)
(6) After cooling, you can get a crispy texture
3. Comparison table of key parameters
| Microwave oven power | Initial heating time | Time after turning over | Finished product characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700W | 2 minutes and 30 seconds | 1 minute 30 seconds | Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside |
| 800W | 2 minutes | 1 minute | Overall crispy |
| 1000W | 1 minute and 40 seconds | 50 seconds | Easily burnt, need close observation |
4. Solutions to common problems
Q: Why do banana slices turn black?
A: This is a normal oxidation phenomenon and can be alleviated by using lemon juice. In addition, it is better to choose less ripe bananas.
Q: Can other fruits be dried?
A: Apples, mangoes and other fruits with moderate moisture can be tried, but the time needs to be adjusted. The following is a comparison of microwave drying times for popular fruits:
| Fruit types | Recommended thickness | reference time | Finished product features |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana | 3mm | 3-4 minutes | Sweet and crispy |
| apple | 2mm | 5-6 minutes | Crispy texture |
| strawberry | cut in half | 8-10 minutes | Sweet and sour and chewy |
5. Nutrition and storage recommendations
Microwaved banana chips can reduce fat intake by about 85% compared to the fried version. Each 100g of homemade banana chips contains approximately:
| Nutritional information | content | Daily proportion |
|---|---|---|
| heat | 89kcal | 4% |
| carbohydrate | 22g | 7% |
| dietary fiber | 3.2g | 13% |
Storage suggestions: Place in a sealed jar after complete cooling. It can be stored at room temperature for 3-5 days. Adding desiccant can extend to 1 week.
6. Recommendations for innovative eating methods
Based on the recent popular food combination trends, the following innovative eating methods are recommended:
1. Yogurt bowl topping: served with Greek yogurt and granola
2. Ice cream decoration: put it on top of vanilla ice cream to increase the texture.
3. Energy bar raw materials: Crush and mix with nuts and oats to make energy bars
This simple and healthy snack making method just echoes the current trend of pursuing "light cooking" and "clean eating". No wonder it has become a hot topic on social platforms recently. Come and try it!
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