Description
This simple and delicious recipe features ripe bananas coated in a cinnamon sugar mix and air fried to caramelized perfection. Ready in just 7 minutes, these air fryer bananas make a flavorful snack or a delightful topping for ice cream, granola bowls, or sandwiches. The quick air frying method ensures a warm, soft texture with a lightly crisp exterior, making it a perfect sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Select and cut the banana: Choose ripe yet firm bananas for best results. Peel the bananas and slice them into elongated rings. Alternatively, you can slice the banana lengthwise into halves with skin intact, or vertically into halves and then thin horizontal slices, depending on your preference.
- Coat the cut banana in cinnamon sugar: Transfer the banana slices or rings into a bowl. Add the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then gently toss to coat all pieces evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Cook banana in the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the cinnamon sugar-coated banana slices gently into the air fryer basket, making sure they are in a single layer. Air fry for about 5 minutes, flipping each piece carefully with silicone tongs at the 3-minute mark to ensure even cooking.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the bananas are caramelized and cooked through, remove them carefully from the air fryer. Serve warm as a snack or dessert, optionally paired with vanilla ice cream, granola bowls, or layered on jelly sandwiches or bagels for added sweetness and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming too mushy during air frying.
- Adjust the air frying time slightly depending on banana ripeness and thickness of slices.
- For an extra indulgent twist, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt before air frying.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture as bananas tend to soften more upon cooling.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
