Description
Crispy air fryer bananas deliver a delightful dessert that elevates simple fruit into a caramelized treat. Sweet golden edges and warm cinnamon notes invite you to savor this quick, irresistible snack perfect for healthy indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Sweet & Spice Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Carefully remove the banana peel and slice the fruit into uniform medallions approximately half an inch thick.
- In a spacious microwave-safe mixing vessel, liquify the butter until completely melted and smooth.
- Transfer the banana slices into the butter, then generously sprinkle brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a delicate pinch of salt over the fruit. Gently tumble the ingredients to ensure each slice receives an even, luxurious coating.
- Lightly lubricate the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then meticulously arrange the sugar-kissed banana rounds in a pristine single layer.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature to a robust 400 degrees fahrenheit. Allow the bananas to transform for approximately 4 minutes, watching for a gorgeous golden-brown caramelization and tempting aroma.
- The moment the bananas achieve a rich, glossy appearance, remove them immediately from the air fryer. Serve these decadent morsels while piping hot, nestled atop creamy Greek yogurt, steaming oatmeal, or velvety vanilla ice cream. Crown the dish with a tantalizing drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Select ripe but firm bananas to ensure they hold their shape during air frying and don’t turn mushy.
- Gently coat banana slices with butter mixture to create an even caramelization without breaking the delicate fruit.
- Use parchment paper in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier, especially with the sugary coating.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer’s performance and the ripeness of bananas to avoid burning or overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg