Air Fryer Banana Bread
A quick and easy recipe for moist banana bread made in the air fryer, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar is preferred.
- 1 large egg Can be substituted with applesauce for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour.
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips Optional mix-ins.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
- Add the brown sugar, mixing until smooth. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, stirring continuously.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt into the mixture, and combine thoroughly.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing gently until just combined. If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
Cooking
- Grease a small loaf pan that fits in your air fryer. Pour the banana bread batter into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the loaf pan into the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the loaf pan from the air fryer and let it cool for a few minutes before transferring the banana bread to a wire rack.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter. Experiment with mix-ins to customize your banana bread.