Here’s a moist, fluffy Banana Bread recipe specifically for the air fryer — perfect for when you don’t want to heat up the oven. Quick, easy, and golden on top!

🍌 Air Fryer Banana Bread

Serves: 6–8 slices
Time: 10 min prep + 25–30 min cook
Difficulty: Easy

⭐ Ingredients

• 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or melted butter
• ½ cup sugar (can use brown sugar or coconut sugar)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Batter

1. In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
2. Add egg, applesauce (or butter), sugar, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

2. Prepare the Pan

1. Lightly grease a small loaf pan that fits your air fryer basket (usually 6×4 or 7×3 inches works).
2. Pour in the batter and smooth the top.

3. Air Fry

1. Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Place the pan in the basket. Cook 25–30 minutes.
3. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick — it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Tip: If the top browns too fast, cover lightly with foil for the last 5–10 minutes.

4. Cool & Serve

1. Let banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
2. Slice and enjoy warm or room temperature.

💡 Tips for Air Fryer Banana Bread

• Size matters: Don’t use a pan too tall or it may cook unevenly.
• Extra moisture: If bananas are small, add 1–2 tbsp milk.
• Flavor boost: Sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg in the batter.
• Crispy edges: Air fryer gives slightly crisp edges like bakery bread.

If you want, I can also give you:

• 🍫 Chocolate Chip Air Fryer Banana Bread
• 🥥 Coconut Banana Bread
• 🍌 Mini banana muffins for the air fryer
• 🥛 Banana bread French toast version