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These air fryer banana muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with real banana flavor in every bite. They’re a quick and easy twist on a Midwestern classic, just as comforting, but ready in a fraction of the time. If you’re looking for the perfect banana muffin recipe, this is it!
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🍌 Flavor: Moist, delicious, and full of banana flavor.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Total time: 15 minutes
⚙️ Yield: 12 muffins
🥄 Tools: Air fryer, mixing bowl, hand mixer, silicone muffin cups
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes – place in an airtight container after cooling.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Don’t over mix the batter or you will end up with a dense muffin.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick Cooking Time: Air fryer banana muffins are ready in just 8-10 minutes, making them perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Crispy Top, Moist Center: The air fryer’s rapid air circulation creates a slightly crispy muffin top while keeping the inside fluffy and moist.
- Easy Cleanup: Using silicone muffin cups in the air fryer basket minimizes mess.
- If you love this recipe, you’ll also love this air fryer banana bread!
I’ve made hundreds of air fryer recipes and these homemade Air Fryer Banana Muffins are my new favorite snack. Not only are they quick and easy, but they are moist and delicious, which is what makes the perfect muffin.
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Once you have all of your ingredients together, these muffins come together relatively quickly.
Why Use Ripe Bananas for Muffins?
My favorite banana muffins are made with ripe bananas which gives the muffins a sweeter flavor than using fresh bananas. The riper the fruit, the more fructose, sucrose, and glucose are increased, which makes the fruit sweeter.
If you’re a fan of muffins, one of my other favorite muffins recipes is Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins. So good!
Recipe Ingredients:
- All purpose flour: Gives structure and soft texture.
- Granulated white sugar: Adds sweetness and crisp edges.
- Light brown sugar: Moisture + caramel-like flavor.
- Baking powder: Helps muffins rise and fluff.
- Bananas ripe, mashed: Use overripe bananas with brown spots.
- Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and flavor depth.
- Egg: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- Unsalted butter, melted: Adds moisture and buttery flavor.
Variations and Add Ins:
There are many different variations you can do with these muffins.
- Chocolate chips: Adds sweetness
- Chopped walnuts: Crunchy texture, nutty flavor
- Chopped pecans: Buttery crunch and richness
- Peanut butter swirl: Creamy, salty-sweet combo
How to Make Banana Muffins in the Air Fryer
- Add the flour and baking powder to a large bowl and set aside. In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter with a hand mixer. Add the egg and the vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Pour the butter and sugar mixture into the flour mixture and mix until combined, and fold in the mashed bananas. Scoop the batter into the silicone baking molds. Fill each mold 3/4 of the way full. Place into the air fryer basket.
- Use the bake function and air fry the muffins at 350°F (177°C) for 8-10 minutes. Check at the 8-minute mark with a toothpick in the center of the muffins to ensure they are completely done. If it comes out clean, they are done! Carefully remove the muffins from the air fryer and allow them to cool on a wire rack before removing the muffins from the silicone liners.
NOTE: This banana muffin recipe was made using a 5.8 Quart Cosori Air Fryer. If you’re using a different brand of air fryer you may need to adjust the cook time. All air fryers cook a little differently and it’s always a good idea to test the recipe before making it.
Tips for Banana Muffins in the Air Fryer
- Use ripe bananas: The key to flavorful banana muffins is using ripe bananas. Look for bananas that are fully yellow with brown speckles or even slightly brown. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing can lead to dense muffins. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. It’s okay if there are a few lumps in the batter. Overmixing can also lead to the gluten developing too much, resulting in a tougher texture.
- Add mix-ins for extra flavor: While banana muffins are delicious on their own, you can enhance their flavor by adding mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans), or dried fruit (such as raisins or cranberries). These additions not only add texture but also complement the sweetness of the bananas.
- Use the right flour: For a tender crumb, use all-purpose flour or a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. Whole wheat flour adds a nutty flavor and extra fiber to the muffins, but using all whole wheat flour may result in a denser texture. You can also experiment with alternative flours like almond flour or coconut flour for a different flavor profile.
Banana Muffins Recipe FAQs
You can use both. For this recipe, I used the bake function in my air fryer and cooked them for 10 minutes. If using the bake function, you may need to add additional cooking time. Always check with a toothpick, if it comes out clean, they are done.
With the temperature at 350°F (177°C), I found the muffins to bake perfectly in 10 minutes using the bake function in the Cosori Dual Blaze Air Fryer.
Store any remaining muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freeze remaining banana muffins in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Defrost at room temperature and then heat if desired.
Banana muffins are a favorite recipe that the entire family enjoys. If you’re looking for a fresh banana muffins recipe, this is one of my favorites.
They’re quick, easy, and disappear fast!
Looking for more air fryer desserts? If you like bananas, you might also enjoy these Air Fryer Banana Chips.
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Air Fryer Banana Muffins
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 bananas, ripe, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Add the flour and baking powder to a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter with a hand mixer.
- Add the egg and the vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
- Pour the butter and sugar mixture into the flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold the mashed bananas into the muffin batter.
- Use a large cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to scoop the batter into the silicone baking molds. Fill each mold ¾ of the way full.
- Place the silicone molds into the basket of the air fryer and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit with the bake function for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the silicone molds from the basket and place them on a cooling rack.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love this recipe! Takes a couple more minutes in my air fryer but it doesnโt have a bake mode! I mixed by hand and they came out great!
I am so glad! I LOVE to make banana muffins with the air fryer. They’re so yummy!
Thank you
Just made these today,,, It took about 15 minutes to bake,, using the same fryer you said you have. I did put 2 bananas in but they were large, They came out good though, very tasty.
I am glad these turned out well for you! The only suggestion I could think of is “were they ripe, and did you mash them well?” Either way, I am glad they worked out for you! Also, sometimes altitude comes into play when you are baking. I am at sea level, so if you’re at a higher altitude, that could be a little issue as well. Usually, a higher altitude can take a little less time when baking.
I change my rating!! Lol I put them in much longer but at 325 and they are delicious!!
Thank you! Yes, air fryer can have different wattages and even elevations can change the cooking times. So glad you enjoyed them!
Could you post a link to the silicone molds please. Thanks!
Here are what we use: https://amzn.to/3xHJWIb
Can you use the foil cupcake liners or would they collapse? They look delicious!
I have only ever used the silicone liners and never used the foil liners so I am not sure. I would think if you were able to double or triple them they would stay sturdy enough for you to fill them halfway or so without collapsing.