Name: Air Fryer Banana
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 9 min
Ingredients: 2 bananas (ripe); 2 tbsp brown sugar (or coarse sugar); 2 tbsp butter, melted; ½ tsp cinnamon

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Air Fryer Bananas are the perfect treat and are so easy to make in about 10 minutes. All you need is sugar, butter, and cinnamon to coat and caramelize a sweet banana.

air fryer banana with brown sugar on top — a simple, yet flavorful treat

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can you cook bananas in the air fryer?

Yes, bananas are easy to make in your air fryer. Coat each banana with a buttery cinnamon, then top with sugar before air frying. They’re the perfect dessert!

close up of air fryer banana — soft on the inside and crisp on the outside

ingredients

This recipe is so simple! All you need is bananas, cinnamon, brown or white sugar, and butter.

instructions

Equipment needed: air fryer

expert tips

sprinkle extra sugar on top for added crunch
you may use white, granulated sugar or brown sugar to caramelize your bananas
brown sugar is best

bananas split with caramelized sugar on top — crisp sugary coating

FAQ

Can I make this recipe with plantains?

yes, ripe, sweet plantains may be used in place of bananas

How to make bananas extra soft?

if you prefer a softer banana, add a couple of minutes to the cook time

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what to serve with bananas

Serve cinnamon-sugar bananas with ice cream, a tall glass of milk or with tea or coffee.

You may also try them with caramel, peanuts or chocolate sauce.

Air Fryer Banana

Just 4 ingredients for a perfectly caramelized banana in less than 10 minutes. A sweet, fruity treat you can't resist!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 9 minutes

Servings: people

Calories: 126kcal

Author: chunkyinkentucky

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

2 bananas ripe
2 tbsp brown sugar or coarse sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

slice each banana in half, lengthwise
in a small bowl, mix cinnamon and melted butter together
add 2 banana halves to your air fryer basket
brush cinnamon butter mixture over each banana
air fry for 6 minutes at 370°F. Add 2 additional minutes to cook time for extra soft / caramelized banana.

Notes

bananas are best served right away

you may substitute brown sugar for white, granulated sugar

also try this recipe with plantains!

Nutrition

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