Indulge in this insanely delicious Air Fryer Fried Bananas dusted with cinnamon and cocoa powder and glazed with maple syrup for a quick healthy dessert! Just a few ingredients and a perfect treat can be made with ripe bananas easily in an air fryer.
If you are wondering how to use leftover bananas, this recipe of air frying bananas creates an amazingly easy dessert in just 15 minutes! Perfectly versatile for breakfast or dessert, these air fryer fried bananas are a delightful addition to your breakfast table.
Bursting with sweet flavors from maple and chocolatey flavor from cocoa, these banana slices are soft and gooey within. Top them with a scoop of vanilla or melted chocolate or spread them over bread coated with peanut butter to have delightful air fryer banana dessert.
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Why Would You Love This Recipe?
- Healthy and Delicious Banana Dessert.
- Such simple ingredients.
- Irresistible dessert that is packed with potassium, iron, and fiber.
- Whip up this simple dessert in no time.
- Kids Friendly
- Vegan and Gluten Free
- Refined Sugar-Free, Oil Free, Nut Free.
- Can be made ahead of time.
- The Best Air Fryer Fried Bananas Ever!
Ingredients
- Bananas- Ripe bananas yet firm work best for this recipe as they are naturally sweet. But too much ripened banana would be very mushy when air fried. The same recipe can be used to air fry apple, pineapple or guava and peaches. You may take a look at my Air Fried Grilled Peaches
- Cocoa Powder-adds a rich, chocolatey element to the recipe, perfect for chocolate lovers. You may swap it with melted chocolate as well.
- Cinnamon-Powdered cinnamon adds warm, aromatic notes, enhancing the overall taste of the bananas. You may swap it with cardamom powder or pumpkin spice.
- Pink Salt-I love the savory flavor that comes from pink salt. A pinch is enough to create blend of flavors. If you are topping the fried bananas with butter, you may skip adding the salt.
- Maple Syrup-Drizzles a natural sweetness, enhancing the sweetness of the ripe bananas. You may add honey as well. (But I don't recommend heating honey). You may use caramel sauce too.
- Melted Chocolate (Optional)- Provides a smooth and decadent coating, elevating the deliciousness. Swap it with almond or peanut butter for a healthy and vegan alternative.
- Scoop of Vanilla Ice-cream (Optional) but highly recommend adding vanilla scoop as it creates a perfect dessert that has warm and cold components. Use a dairy free one for a vegan recipe.
Variations
- Caramelized Cinnamon: Mix cinnamon with a touch of brown sugar and melt it to create a delicious caramel-like coating on the bananas.
- Another Topping: Serve air-fried bananas with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey for a creamy and tangy contrast or shredded coconut and a sprinkle of lime zest.
- Air Fryer Banana Chips: You may thin slice banana and fry them in air fry or savory chips.
- Air Fryer Pineapple- The same recipe would work well for making fried pineapple.
- Peanut Butter Toast- These air fried bananas can be spread on a peanut butter toast for a quick meal.
Expert Tips
- Choose ripe, yellow bananas that are firm. Ripe bananas are sweeter and softer, making them ideal for air frying. Overripe bananas are not recommended as they would be very mushy.
- To ensure uniform cooking, slice the bananas into even pieces, about ½ to ¾ inch thick.
- While air frying uses less oil than traditional frying, lightly spraying or brushing the banana slices with oil will help them crisp up and prevent sticking.
- Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap.
- For easier cleanup and to prevent sticking, consider placing a piece of parchment paper at the bottom of the air fryer basket before adding the banana slices. Adding a layer of parchment would make bananas a bit less crispy than without it.
Storage Suggestions
While I enjoy air-fried bananas fresh, you can store any leftover portions in refrigerator by letting them cool and then transferring them to an airtight container with lid for about 2 days. The texture would be a bit soggy when stored in the refrigerator. I don't recommend freezing them as they would be very soggy.
Recipe FAQs
If you deep fry banana for a dessert or chips, it won't be healthy. If you use air fryer or oven for frying/ baking bananas, then they would be a healthy alternative to deep frying.
Yes, one may use air fryer to cook or fry the fruits for making them warm and melting with their rich flavors.
I have air fried peaches and bananas and I love the juices that melt from them when cooked in an air fryer. You may air fry pineapple, berries and oranges too.
Steps For Oven Roasting Bananas
If you don't have an air fryer, you may use oven for roasting bananas. Pre heat the oven at 200°C for about 5-10 min and layer the cinnamon cocoa coated bananas over baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 min or till browned.
Detailed Recipe With Steps for Air Fryer Method
Step 1 Prepping Bananas
Preheat air fryer at 190°C for 5 min. Peel off the bananas and slice them horizontally or vertically as you like.
Step 2 Coating Bananas
In a bowl, add sliced bananas, sprinkle cocoa powder, cinnamon powder and maple syrup. If you are using sugar for caramelizing, add it here.
Place bananas in the air fryer basket at gaps and air fry at 190°C for 10 min or till they are browned.
Pls, note the bananas would be sticky and you may either place the parchment paper in the basket or brush the basket with little oil.
Step 3 Topping Fried Bananas
Serve the warm air fried bananas with vanilla ice cream or spread them over a peanut butter toast and Enjoy this simple dessert!
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Air Fryer Fried Bananas {Maple Cinnamon Caramelized}
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer steps for using oven given
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas ripe but not overripe
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder use more if you wish to spice it up
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- pink salt
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted chocolate optional
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream optional but recommended
Instructions
- Pre-heat air fryer at 190°C for 5 min. Peel off the bananas and slice them horizontally or vertically as you like.
- In a bowl, add sliced bananas, sprinkle cocoa powder, cinnamon powder and maple syrup. If you are using sugar for caramelizing, add it here. Place bananas in the air fryer basket at gaps and air fry at 190°C for 10 min or till they are browned.Pls note the bananas would be sticky and you may either place the parchment paper in the basket or brush the basket with little oil.
- Serve the warm air fried bananas with vanilla ice cream or spread them over a peanut butter toast and Enjoy this simple dessert!
Notes
- Choose ripe, yellow bananas that are firm. Ripe bananas are sweeter and softer, making them ideal for air frying. Overripe bananas are not recommended as they would be very mushy.
- To ensure uniform cooking, slice the bananas into even pieces, about ½ to ¾ inch thick.
- While air frying uses less oil than traditional frying, lightly spraying or brushing the banana slices with oil will help them crisp up and prevent sticking.
- Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap.
- For easier cleanup and to prevent sticking, consider placing a piece of parchment paper at the bottom of the air fryer basket before adding the banana slices. Adding a layer of parchment would make bananas a bit less crispy than without it.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 bowl | |
| Servings: 2 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 154 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1.1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 223mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.2g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 21.5g | |
| Protein 2.8g | |
| Vitamin D 8mcg | 42% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 459mg | 10% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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