Do you love banana splits? I have the recipe for you! These air fryer bananas are the perfect way to take your banana splits up a notch. With this air fryer bananas recipe, you can skip the long lines at the ice cream parlors this summer and make this sweet treat at home.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Skip the lines at the ice cream parlor this summer and make this sweet treat at home with your air fryer.
- This recipe is quick and easy to follow, so you'll be able to whip up a batch of these air fryer bananas in no time.
- The caramelized bananas are the perfect topping for your banana split, and they're also great on their own as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- light brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- large bananas
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Equipment
- Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer
- Parchment Paper
- Cutting Board
- knife
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Place parchment paper into the basket of the air fryer.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together your brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Cut each banana lengthwise.
- Add as many banana slices as you can into the air fryer basket without overcrowding the air fryer.
- Sprinkle about 1 ½ Tablespoons of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly distributed over each slice of banana.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 400°F.
- Remove and transfer to your serving dish.
- Ready to serve.
- Top with ice cream, whip cream, sprinkles, caramel or chocolate sauce, nuts, and maraschino cherries.
To make a banana split, To make a banana split, top the bananas with ice cream, whip cream, sprinkles, caramel or chocolate sauce, nuts, and maraschino cherries, and enjoy!
Storage
These bananas are best enjoyed right away, but you can store the bananas for your air fryer banana split in a covered airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Slicing the bananas long ways helps them cook evenly and keeps them from overcrowding the air fryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can cook just about any fruit in the air fryer. This air fryer banana recipe is one of my favorites, but you can also air fry apples, pineapple, peaches, and more.
Yes, you can! Parchment paper helps to prevent sticking and makes cleanup a breeze. Make sure to use parchment paper that is made for air fryers and is oven-safe.
I like to slice my bananas lengthwise so they cook evenly.
The bananas can also be sliced into 1-inch thick rounds but the cooking time will be reduced to about 6 to 7 minutes.
Variations
- If you want to make a banana split, top the bananas with ice cream, whip cream, sprinkles, caramel or chocolate sauce, nuts, and maraschino cherries.
- For a fun twist on this recipe, try using different kinds of sugar such as cane sugar or coconut sugar.
- You can also add a little bit of rum or rum extract to the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture for a bit of added flavor.
- Add a hint of spice to balance out the sweetness of the dish by adding a pinch of ground ginger, nutmeg, or allspice to the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Serving Suggestions
- Add some flavor to these caramelized bananas by topping them with this No Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream.
- If you love ice cream in the summer, give this Nutty Buddy Ice Cream to help you beat the heat this year.
- No Churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is the perfect way to cool after a long summer day.
- Top with homemade caramel sauce or homemade Nutella for a fantastic snack.
- For the over 21 crowd, add some whiskey-infused cherries to the bananas for a really fabulous dessert.
Similar recipes
- If you love air fryer bananas then you are going to enjoy these Chocolate Covered Bananas when you are craving a sweet treat.
- Our peanut butter apples are another great snack made with fruit that everyone enjoys.
- Start your day off right with this healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie. It's creamy and the kids will love it.
- Are you looking for a way to use up the bananas on the counter? Look no further than this Classic Acai Bowl recipe.
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Air Fryer Bananas
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Ingredients
- 4 ½ Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 large bananas
Instructions
- Place parchment paper into the basket of the air fryer.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together the light brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Cut each banana lengthwise.
- Add as many banana slices as you can into the air fryer basket without overcrowding the air fryer.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ Tablespoons of the brown sugar/ cinnamon mixture evenly distributed over each slice of banana.
- Cooking them in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 400°F/205°C. The bananas will be caramelized and nice and soft.
- Remove and transfer to a serving dish. Top with ice cream, whip cream, sprinkles, caramel or chocolate sauce, nuts, and maraschino cherries.
- To make a banana split, top the bananas with ice cream, whip cream, sprinkles, caramel or chocolate sauce, nuts, and maraschino cherries, and enjoy.
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