Baked bananas are about the easiest pudding there is — soft, sweet and caramelised, with just a little cinnamon and honey. The air fryer does them in 8 minutes. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make baked bananas in an air fryer?
A: Split a banana lengthways, add cinnamon and honey, and air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 7–9 minutes, until soft and caramelised.
Q: Skin on or off?
A: Either — in the skin it steams soft; peeled and sliced it caramelises more.
Times & temperatures
| Style | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Split, in skin | 180°C / 360°F | 7–9 min |
| Peeled slices | 180°C / 360°F | 6–8 min |
The recipe
Air Fryer Baked Bananas
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple
- Yoghurt or ice cream to serve
Method
- Split the bananas lengthways.
- Drizzle with honey; dust with cinnamon.
- Air fry at 180°C for 7–9 minutes.
- Serve with yoghurt or ice cream.
Tips
- Riper bananas caramelise sweeter.
- A little honey helps them caramelise.
- Lovely with yoghurt, ice cream or granola.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make baked bananas in an air fryer?
Split a banana lengthways, drizzle with honey and cinnamon, and air fry at 180°C for 7–9 minutes until soft and caramelised.
Do you cook bananas in the skin?
You can — in the skin they steam soft and scoopable; peeled and sliced they caramelise more on the surface. Both work well.
Which bananas are best for baking?
Riper, spottier bananas are sweeter and caramelise best, but any ripe banana works.