Got a couple of ripe bananas sitting on the counter? Turn them into this easy Air Fryer Banana recipe with golden, caramelized edges and a warm, naturally sweet center. It takes just minutes to make and transforms an everyday banana into a delicious snack or simple dessert.
I love this recipe when I want something sweet without making a complicated dessert. The air fryer quickly caramelizes the banana, creating a soft, warm texture with lightly crisp edges. Serve these air fryer bananas over oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream—or enjoy them straight from the air fryer for an easy treat.
Enjoy them 'as-is' or as a topping for breakfast over pancakes, waffles and oatmeal. You can also serve them with a dollop of ice cream and chocolate chips for a heavenly dessert!
Similar to Grilled Peaches with Maple Glaze, Peaches and Cream Cheesecake, Apple Crisp and Peach Crumble, these sweet caramelized bananas make a delicious fruit dessert. I love baking desserts with bananas. Do try our Chocolate Banana Bread , Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Vegan Banana Bread.
Ingredients
Bananas : Blemish free yellow ripe bananas are perfect to use. Do not use browned and overripe bananas because they will get mushy.
Sweetener : I like to use both maple syrup and brown sugar for the sweet taste. You don't need much because ripe bananas are already sweet. Maple syrup adds deep earthy taste to these bananas. Sprinkled brown sugar on top creates nicely crispy caramelized crust on the top. It is insanely delicious.
Butter or coconut oil : To keep the bananas moist while cooking.
Flavor : Cinnamon powder is my favorite. You can also use store bought pumpkin pie spice mix. Vanilla extract also works great.
Substitutions: For indulgent adult version of this recipe, you can use bourbon, whiskey or rum to coat the bananas. For a tingling spice note, dust it with some chili lime seasoning or ginger powder.
How to Make
Start off by peeling and cutting ripe bananas lengthwise with a sharp knife. Remove all the excess strings especially the middle membrane.
In a mixing bowl, melt the butter or coconut oil. I typically do it in a microwave safe dish. Whisk it together with cinnamon powder and maple syrup.
Lightly mist air fryer basket with cooking spray or line air fryer basket with silicon liner or parchment paper. Place sliced bananas into the air fryer basket. Keep it in single layer without overcrowding or overlapping.
Using a pastry brush , coat the banana slices with maple butter cinnamon mixture. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. This gives nice crispy bites and beautiful caramel color.
Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes until they are golden brown. Serve warm. Enjoy !
🍽Serving Suggestions
As a Dessert : Be creative when it comes to serving these air fried bananas. You can add whipped cream or whipped coconut cream or ice cream for a decadent treat. Sprinkle some shredded coconut, sprinkles and candies or chopped nuts or drizzle chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.
As a breakfast Topping : Use these warm, sweet, air fried bananas on top of yogurt, pancakes, waffles, French toast or homemade granola.
As a healthy snack : Serve it with Peanut Butter Sandwich for a healthy and satisfying after school snack. Bananas are rich in potassium, fiber and several antioxidants. So this is a good healthy snack while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Pro Tips
- Use firm and yellow bananas to make this recipe. They hold the shape best and have nice bite to them. Over ripe brown bananas , on the other hand, will get too soft, mushy and pulpy.
- Different brands of air fryers differ in how quickly they cook, so you may need to adjust the time up or down depending on what air fryer you’re using.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Bananas: A Quick 10-Minute Sweet Treat
Ingredients
- 4 Bananas choose yellow and ripe
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil or butter
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Start off by peeling and cutting ripe bananas lengthwise with a sharp knife. Remove all the excess strings especially the middle membrane.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the butter or coconut oil. I typically do it in a microwave safe dish. Whisk it together with cinnamon powder and maple syrup.
- Lightly mist air fryer basket with cooking spray or line air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place sliced bananas into the air fryer basket. Keep it in single layer without overcrowding or overlapping.
- Using a pastry brush , coat the banana slices with maple butter cinnamon mixture. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. This gives nice crispy bites and beautiful caramel color.
- Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes until they are golden brown. Serve warm. Enjoy !
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