Air Fryer Banana Chips (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 4 fresh bananas (slightly underripe works best)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or olive oil nonstick cooking spray
03 - Table salt or sea salt to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Peel your bananas and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. The thinner you slice them, the crispier they'll get. Try to keep the thickness consistent for even cooking.
02 - Arrange your banana slices in a single layer on a large plate, baking sheet, or piece of parchment paper. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the top of each slice with olive oil (or give them a quick spritz with olive oil cooking spray). Sprinkle with a little salt, then flip each slice and repeat the oil and salt on the other side.
03 - Place the seasoned banana slices in your air fryer basket, making sure they're in a single layer without overlapping. You'll likely need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Don't crowd them or they won't crisp up properly.
04 - Set your air fryer to 360°F and cook for about 12 minutes, until the banana chips turn a beautiful golden color with no soft spots remaining. Keep an eye on them toward the end as they can go from perfect to overdone quickly.
05 - Once done, place the air fryer basket on heat-resistant pads and let the chips cool for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire cooling rack for another 5 minutes to fully crisp up. The cooling step is crucial for achieving that satisfying crunch! Taste and add a final sprinkle of salt if needed before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Choose bananas that are yellow with just a slight green tinge for best results - they should be firm but not too ripe.
02 - These chips will crisp up more as they cool, so don't worry if they seem slightly soft right out of the air fryer.
03 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, though they're usually so delicious they don't last that long!
04 - For flavor variations, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon, a touch of honey before air frying, or even a dash of chili powder for a sweet-spicy twist.

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