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!

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