Air fryer banana bites are such a fun dessert for kids or adults! These banana bites get perfectly caramelized in the air fryer and are delicious as is or topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.
I always have bananas in my house, so slicing up a couple and cooking in my air fryer makes for a quick and easy dessert. And when I add whipped cream and sprinkles? My kids think it's such a special treat.
These air fried bananas almost remind me of bananas foster. The brown sugar and cinnamon combine with the melted butter to caramelize perfectly, giving that sweet and delicious almost caramel-y flavor and crust.
Ingredients
- Bananas
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
What type of bananas to use
Yellow bananas actually work best when making these air fryer bananas. If you use ripe bananas, they do become a bit mushy when cooking and are harder to work with.
Yellow bananas will hold their shape better and be easier to slice, add to the air fryer basket, and remove from the air fryer basket after cooking.
How to make air fryer banana bites
Combine your brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Carefully peel your bananas, then slice into 1 inch pieces.
Place the banana slices in the air fryer basket standing up. I cooked one banana at a time, but if you have room in your air fryer, you can do both bananas at the same time.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture on top of the banana slices.
Add a small slice of butter to each banana slice. This will help the brown sugar and cinnamon caramelize.
Air fry at 380 degrees F for 6-7 minutes.
Let cool slightly, then remove from the air fryer and plate.
If desired, let cool a little more, then add whipped topping and sprinkles! (If adding the whipped topping while the bananas are still too hot, the topping will melt).
Recipe tips
- This recipe works best with yellow bananas, not ripe bananas
- If you are adding whipped cream/topping or ice cream to the caramelized bananas, it's best to let the bananas cool a bit before adding any cream, otherwise the cream will melt.
- All air fryers cook differently! Make sure to keep an eye on your bananas to ensure they are cooked to your liking.
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Air Fryer Banana Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ Tablespoon butter
- whipped cream/topping optional
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Peel bananas and slice into pieces 1 inch long.
- Add the bananas slices to the air fryer basket (using air fryer parchment paper in the air fryer, if desired).
- Sprinkle the brown sugar cinnamon mixture on top of the banana slices. Add a small pat of butter to each banana slice.
- Air fry for 6-7 minutes at 380 degrees F.
- Let cool, then remove from the air fryer. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- This recipe works best with yellow bananas, not ripe bananas
- If you are adding whipped cream/topping or ice cream to the caramelized bananas, it's best to let the bananas cool a bit before adding any cream, otherwise the cream will melt.
- All air fryers cook differently! Make sure to keep an eye on your bananas to ensure they are cooked to your liking.
Nutrition
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