Easy Air Fryer Bananas is simple to make for a sweet treat. Enjoy them plain or topped with vanilla ice cream. This air fryer dessert is so tasty with sugar and cinnamon.
The natural sweetness of the fried bananas combined with the added topping makes this recipe so decadent. You get all the flavors of caramelized bananas but in an easy air fryer recipe.
Check out Air Fryer Candied Pecans for a delicious dessert along with Air Fryer Pears and Air Fryer Apple Fries. You might also like Air Fryer Hand Pies.
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Why We Love This Recipe
In less than 10 minutes, this entire recipe comes together for a fabulous treat. They are perfect when you want something sweet. You can enjoy them plain and they are absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- Bananas. They should not be overly ripe, or they will get mushy while cooking.
- Brown Sugar. Try one The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes or make Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Pumpkin Pie Spice. Sprinkle this on top before serving or add to the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Coconut oil. Instead of melted butter, spread melted coconut oil on the banana slices before coating with the sugar mixture. This is a good option if you want to make the recipe vegan.
- Sea Salt. If you enjoy a sweet and salty combination, sprinkle sea salt after cooked.
- Pineapple. This recipe also is good with pineapple. It becomes caramelized and so sweet and delicious.
How to air fry bananas
Step 1. Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise using a sharp knife. You can also cut them into smaller slices, but we prefer the long pieces.
Step 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Coat each of the banana slices with the melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture on top.
Step 3. Place the bananas in an air fryer. Don’t let them overlap in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Flip the bananas halfway through the cook time.
Step 4. Serve the air fryer apples warm and enjoy.
How to serve air fried bananas
- In a bowl. Top bananas with No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream and drizzle Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe if desired. This combination is really delicious.
- Pancakes and waffles. They make great toppings for pancakes or waffles.
- Bananas foster. You can use these in Bananas Foster.
- Cereal. Cut up slices and top your favorite breakfast cereal with.
- Banana Split. Make a banana split with these yummy air fried bananas.
- Parfait. Yogurt parfait tastes great with granola and bananas.
- Cake. Top a slice of yellow cake or pound cake with these caramelized bananas. They soak into the cake for so much flavor.
- Peanut Butter Toast. Take toast up a level with the tasty combination of peanut butter and bananas.
- Oatmeal. Spoon several slices into oatmeal for a warm and delicious breakfast. It is also yummy with chopped nuts mixed together.
Storage
These are best served fresh as the leftover bananas will get mushy when they are stored. If you do have leftovers, make sure they are completely cool and inside an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Expert Tips
- Parchment Paper. Place the bananas on parchment paper once you remove them from the air fryer.
- Ripe bananas. The bananas should be ripe and not green. You also do not want them overly ripe or they will be mushy.
- Cook in a single layer. Do not overlap the bananas. You may have to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Oven option. If you prefer to bake these in the oven, it is very simple. Prepare as normal and place the bananas on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cook at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes flipping halfway through.
More banana desserts
- Easy banana pudding fluff recipe
- Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe
- Banana Split Dump Cake
- Air Fryer Banana Bread
More air fryer desserts
- Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Easy Air Fryer Brownies Recipe
- Air Fryer Peaches
- Air fryer fried oreos recipe
- Easy Air fryer fried oreos recipe
- Air Fryer Cheesecake
Make this recipe today for the perfect treat. Please leave a comment once you do.
Air Fryer Bananas
Ingredients
- 4 Bananas
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 4 Tablespoons Butter melted
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Coat each of the banana slices with the melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture on top.
- Place the bananas in an air fryer making sure that they do not overlap.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown (flipping the bananas halfway through the cook time).
- Serve warm as is or topped with ice and enjoy!
