Air Fryer Banana Nut Bread

Air fryer banana bread is so moist and soft, you almost forget you are making it in the air fryer. You will love having the smell of fresh banana bread in your kitchen too! 

I can honestly say it seems like half of my bananas over ripen before we can eat them. So when saw a few bananas turning slightly brown on the counter, I had to make this yummy banana bread in my air fryer.

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• WHY YOU WILL LOVE AIR FRYER BANANA BREAD
• INGREDIENTS
• HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD IN AIR FRYER
• TIPS
• VARIATIONS
• STORING BANANA BREAD
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• MORE AIR FRYER BANANA RECIPES
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WHY YOU WILL LOVE AIR FRYER BANANA BREAD

You will love this air fryer banana bread recipe because it's so easy to make, and the mini loaves are great for quick slices, or wrapping and giving as gifts. 

The first time I made this bread, I didn't fill the loaf pans with enough batter, because I wasn't sure how they would rise in the air fryer. Now I know, they rise just like in the oven! And they crust on top perfectly.

If you love bananas, you have to try air fryer banana boats, air fryer bananas, air fryer banana chips, or these yummy air fryer banana Nutella hand pies. 

INGREDIENTS

• 3 large overripe bananas-about 1- 1 ½ cups when mashed
• ¾  cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½  cup unsalted butter, room temperature (not melted) 1 stick of butter
• 2  large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½  teaspoon kosher salt
• Optional nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins

HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD IN AIR FRYER

STEP 1
In a medium bowl, mash the bananas. You can use your hands, a potato masher, or a fork to do this. Make sure any large chunks or pieces of the banana are finely mashed. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing to combine all of the ingredients.  

STEP 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and the sugars. Combine together until it looks like wet sand. 

STEP 3
Add the banana mixture to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix together on low speed or with a fork or whisk until the ingredients are combined. 

STEP 4
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients of flour, salt, and baking soda, until a smooth and creamy batter forms. Stir in the chopped nuts or raisins if using.

STEP 5
Transfer the batter to small baking pans that have been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and then set aside while the air fryer is preheating.

STEP 6
Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees for 3-5 minutes. 

STEP 7
Once the air fryer is preheated, Place the pans in the center of the air fryer basket. Air fry at 330 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick is inserted and can be removed clean. 

Let bread cool and then remove from pans. 

TIPS

When you make this bread, you will want to make sure your bananas are over ripe. Begin by mashing the bananas. You want to make sure they are well mashed into the batter, otherwise, the center of the dough may not cook properly.

If you are using a cake pan or loaf pans that aren't mini, only fill them half way with the batter.

If bread begins to burn on top, but the center is still uncooked, you can top your bread with aluminum foil, and then return to the air fryer for another 5-10 minutes until a toothpick or skewer comes out clean when inserted in the center of your bread. 

I do have a bread loaf pan that will fit in my air fryer basket, but just barely, so going with a 7 inch cake pan, or two mini loaf pans, is easier. The bread is a beautiful golden and crispy brown, which is exactly how banana nut bread should be eaten.

VARIATIONS

There are a few different ways you can make this yummy banana bread in the air fryer. 

Banana Nut Bread- Chop up your favorite nuts like walnut, pecans, almonds, or even try pistachios! 

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread- Add in chocolate or white chocolate chips for a chocolatey flavor. You can also combine that with chopped nuts too!

Raisin Banana Bread- Add in a ½ cup of raisins, craisins, or other chopped dried fruit. 

Fruit Banana Bread- You can easily add in blueberries or chopped fruit into the batter before air frying for a twist on traditional banana bread. 

Banana Bread Muffins- Pour the batter into individual silicone muffin liners. Air frying time will need to be adjusted by a few minutes.  

STORING BANANA BREAD

If you have leftover banana bread, wrap it plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Properly storing banana bread will help it last for at about 5 days. 

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I love the smell of freshly made bread in the kitchen. I hope you enjoy this recipe!

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