Are these bananas crispy?

Not really. They should be semi-soft when fresh out of the air fryer.

Why are the bananas mushy?

If you use brown or overly ripe bananas, or cook the bananas for too long in the air fryer, they may become mushy.

Can I use black bananas for this recipe?

No. They will end up too mushy. Try using brown or black bananas in this ricotta banana bread , this coffee banana cake or these banana almond flour muffins instead.

Do I have to preheat the air fryer?

No. For this recipe, you don’t need to preheat the air fryer.

Air Fryer Bananas - The Littlest Crumb

Name: Air Fryer Bananas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tbsp brown sugar; ½ tsp cinnamon; 1 banana, sliced

Description

These air fryer bananas are easy to make in the air fryer in less than 10 minutes. These sweet, caramelized banana slices are perfect for topping on a stack of fluffy pancakes, or for serving over a bowl of ice cream.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
1 banana, sliced

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Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon together until well combined.
Dip each slice of banana into the mixture and place in an air fryer basket lined with aluminum foil. Don’t let the banana slices overlap. Use a brush to drizzle on extra brown sugar and butter sauce.
Air fry at 375F for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through. Serve immediately.

Notes

Depending on your air fryer, you may need to poke holes in the aluminum foil.
Use firm bananas and don’t overcook them. If the bananas are too soft to start with, or are cooked for too long, they will become mushy.
Serve the bananas fresh out of the air fryer. Make only as much as you are planning to use.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 177
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 94mg
Fat: 11.7g
Saturated Fat: 7.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 19.5g
Fiber: 1.6g
Protein: 0.8g
Cholesterol: 31mg