Air-fried Bananas are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without all the guilt. With classic flavors of Bananas Foster, this recipe is simple to make in minutes in the air fryer.
Everybody knows that there are lots of crazy things happening on social media channels like TikTok and Instagram. That’s especially true with recipes. But, occasionally, something FANTASTIC tempts me, and I just have to try it.
I’m not gonna lie; when I saw a video for Air Fryer Bananas, my mouth started to water a bit. I love Bananas Foster, and so does my husband, so I knew I had to try this trend. Good heaven! On just the first try, this recipe had me swooning. The bananas are warm and soft with an incredibly delicious sweet caramelized top. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complete this simple dessert, I was in heaven.
What You Need To Make This Recipe
- Fresh Bananas – ripe bananas that are not too brown or soft.
- Brown Sugar – for deep sweetness.
- Cinnamon – you could leave it out, but I love the extra depth of flavor it gives.
- Sea Salt – I use pink Himalayan, but any good course salt gives another layer of flavor.
- Air Fryer – I used a Ninja 4-quart air fryer.
How To Make Air Fryer Bananas
This dessert or snack is the perfect treat to make when you are short on time but need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Place the bananas on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice lengthwise through the skin. Place the bananas in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
- In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture on the bananas.
- Air fry the bananas at 400 degrees for 5–7 minutes until the sugar is melted and slightly crunchy on the top.
- Carefully remove the caramelized bananas from the basket, place them on a plate, add a scoop of ice cream, and dig in!
Air Fryer Bananas
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, skin on
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the bananas on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice lengthwise through the skin. Place the bananas in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
- In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture on the bananas.
- Working in batches, air fry the bananas at 400 degrees for 5–7 minutes until the sugar is melted and slightly crunchy on the top. Carefully remove the caramelized bananas from the basket, place them on a plate, add a scoop of ice cream, and serve.
