Description
Enjoy a quick and easy dessert or snack with these delicious Air Fryer Bananas. Soft, caramelized bananas are brushed with ghee and sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar, then perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a sweet treat that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Preparation
- 2 Bananas (ripe or slightly under-ripe for best caramelization)
Coating
- 1 tablespoon Ghee (or melted butter)
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat fully to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise. Then cut each banana lengthwise slice in half to create smaller pieces.
- Mix the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and brown sugar, mixing them well. Set aside.
- Apply Ghee: Use a pastry brush to coat each banana slice evenly with ghee or melted butter to help in caramelization.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Line the air fryer basket with a sheet of foil to prevent sticking. Arrange the banana slices on the foil in a single layer.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture evenly over the banana slices.
- Air Fry the Bananas: Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 7 minutes without flipping, allowing the bananas to caramelize on one side.
- Optional Extra Cooking: If using under-ripe bananas, air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes to enhance caramelization and softness.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness or slightly under-ripe bananas if you prefer firmer texture and extra caramelization time.
- Ghee can be replaced with melted butter or a vegan butter alternative for a dairy-free option.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based butter instead of ghee.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity according to desired sweetness.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 banana with toppings)
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Air fryer bananas, caramelized bananas, healthy dessert, quick banana recipe, cinnamon sugar bananas
