Air Fryer Banana Bread
Ready in about 40 minutes.
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Moist banana bread with a tender crumb and caramelised top, baked in a loaf tin or cake pan that fits your air fryer basket. Perfect for using up ripe bananas.
Written for 8. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 100 g brown sugar
- 75 g melted butter
- 180 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Method
- 1Mix the bananas, eggs, sugar and melted butter.
- 2Fold in the flour, baking powder and cinnamon until just combined.
- 3Pour into a greased small loaf tin or cake pan that fits your air fryer.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 160°C / 320°F.
- 5Air fry for 25-35 minutes until risen and a skewer comes out clean.
- 6Cool before slicing.
Tips for the best results
- Cover loosely with foil near the end if the top browns too quickly.
- Do not overmix or the crumb can turn heavy.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer banana bread steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer banana bread the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer banana bread?
A typical starting point is 160°C / 320°F for 25-35 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer banana bread ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer banana bread serve?
This recipe is written for 8. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.