Moist Air Fryer Banana Bread - Easy Quick Bread

Perfectly moist air fryer banana bread made in mini loaf pan. No oven needed for this delicious quick bread using ripe bananas!

Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: easy
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Moist Air Fryer Banana Bread - Easy Quick Bread

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mash ripe bananas in large bowl
  2. Step 2: Stir in melted butter
  3. Step 3: Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over mixture and stir
  5. Step 5: Add flour and cinnamon, mix until just combined
  6. Step 6: Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if using
  7. Step 7: Grease mini loaf pan (6x3 inches) that fits in air fryer
  8. Step 8: Pour batter into pan
  9. Step 9: Preheat air fryer to 310°F (154°C)
  10. Step 10: Place loaf pan in air fryer basket
  11. Step 11: Cook for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
  12. Step 12: If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil
  13. Step 13: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing
  14. Step 14: Slice and serve

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Perfect Banana Bread Tips

  • Use very ripe bananas: Black spots = best flavor
  • Don't overmix: Mix until just combined
  • Check with toothpick: Should come out with few crumbs
  • Cover if browning: Prevents burnt top
  • Cool before slicing: Makes cleaner slices

Variations

Chocolate Chip:

  • Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Walnut:

  • Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Blueberry:

  • Fold in 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Cinnamon Swirl:

  • Swirl cinnamon sugar through batter

Peanut Butter:

  • Add 1/4 cup peanut butter

Nutella:

  • Swirl Nutella through batter

Pan Size Guide

Mini Loaf (6x3"): 25-30 minutes at 310°F Regular Loaf (8x4"): May need two batches or larger air fryer Muffins: 12-15 minutes at 320°F

Make It Healthier

  • Replace butter with coconut oil
  • Use whole wheat flour
  • Reduce sugar to 1/3 cup
  • Add flax seeds or chia seeds
  • Use honey instead of sugar

Storage

Room Temperature: 3 days wrapped in plastic Refrigerator: 1 week in airtight container Freezer: Up to 3 months, thaw at room temperature

Serving Suggestions

Breakfast:

  • Toast and butter
  • With cream cheese
  • Top with peanut butter

Dessert:

  • Warm with ice cream
  • Drizzle with caramel
  • Top with whipped cream

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