These air fryer bananas are so caramelized and sweet. They're the perfect topping for ice cream or French toast. And, they take under 10 minutes to make!
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If you've never tried air fryer bananas, you're in for a real treat! They're a wonderful snack on their own, but they can also be added to so many other things. This Banana Chia Tropical Smoothie gets its sweet caramel flavor from roasted bananas.
When bananas roast in the air fryer their natural starch converts to sugar, which means they get extra sweet, caramelized and gooey. I love to eat them on toast for breakfast, or as a topping for a big bowl of oatmeal.
If you love the flavor of caramalized bananas, you might also like this easy air fryer plantains recipe.
💚Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
💚It only takes 10 minutes to make.
💚Because these bananas are cooked in the air fryer, this recipe is mess and hassle free. If you're looking to making dehydrated bananas, check out this post: How To Make Dried Banana Chips.
💚This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
🛒Ingredients
You only need 4 simple ingredients to make air fryer bananas.
- Bananas: Be sure to use a ripe banana. Ripe bananas are much sweeter than unripe bananas. If you use a banana that still has a green tinge to it's skin, your air fryer bananas will not be as sweet.
- Coconut Sugar: I used coconut sugar in this recipe, but if you can also use granulated sugar.
- Coconut Oil: Refined or unrefined coconut oil will both work in this recipe.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon is an optional spice, but I think it really adds an extra flavor boost.
👨🍳How To Make Air Fryer Bananas
- Line your air fryer with parchment paper that has holes poked in it. Preheat it to 365° F (185° C ).
- Peel the bananas and slice them on the diagonal into ⅛ inch slices.
- In a small bowl, mix together the coconut sugar and cinnamon.
- Put them on a clean plate and brush with melted coconut oil.
- Sprinkle with the coconut sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Spread the bananas out evenly in the basket of your air fryer and cook them for 5-7 minutes.
- Enjoy your air fryer bananas on toast, porridge, in smoothies or as the perfect topping for ice cream!
💡Variations & Substitutions
- Use brown sugar or maple syrup instead of coconut sugar.
- Add 1⁄4 cup chocolate chips and let them melt over the bananas. I recommend using a liner in your air fryer for this option.
- Use almond oil or olive oil instead of coconut oil.
- Add 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract to the oil before brushing on bananas.
- Top with crushed pecans, walnuts or almonds after cooking.
🍽️What To Eat Air Fryer Bananas With
- Coconut yogurt - The creaminess of the yogurt contrasts nicely with the sweet bananas. Top with some crunchy granola for texture. Check out my yogurt granola bowl recipe ideas.
- Oatmeal - Sliced bananas over a bowl of oatmeal adds natural sweetness and fruitiness. Could also add cinnamon or nut butter.
- Nice cream - Blend the bananas into a creamy "nice cream" for a healthy treat. Can mix in other fruit like strawberries or mango.
- Toast/pancakes - Sliced caramelized bananas on top of cinnamon toast, banana bread, waffles or pancakes is always a tasty combination.
- Flaxseed pudding - Layer sweet bananas over a flaxseed pudding made with plant-based milk. Could top with shredder coconut or slivered almonds.
❄️Storage Instructions
Refrigerator
Let the cooked air fryer bananas cool completely after cooking. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days maximum. The bananas may lose their crispness but will still taste good.
Freezer
Place cooled bananas in a freezer bag or airtight container, making sure to remove any excess air. Seal and freeze for up to 2 months. When you're ready to eat them, remove the desired portion from your freezer and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until warmed through and slightly softened. You can also let the frozen bananas sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to thaw slightly before serving.
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🙋Frequently Asked Questions
While an air fryer works best to make the bananas crispy, you can bake them instead. Just arrange the sliced bananas on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
The cinnamon adds great flavor but can be omitted if needed or substituted for a different spice like nutmeg or allspice.
Yes, the coconut oil adds nice flavor but can be replaced with avocado oil, olive oil, vegetable oil, or melted coconut butter or ghee if you prefer.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Bananas
Ingredients
- 2 bananas peeled and cut into ⅛ inch slices
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Line the air fryer with parchment paper that has holes punched in it. Preheat to 365° F (185° C ).
- Peel the bananas and slice them on the diagonal into ⅛ inch slices. Mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Transfer the bananas to a plate and brush with coconut oil. Sprinkle with coconut sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Spread the banana slice out evenly in the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 5-7 minutes. *see note 1
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