Banana bread is the best use for over-ripe bananas, and the air fryer bakes a small loaf moist and golden — no need to fire up the oven for one tin. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How long does banana bread take in an air fryer?
A: Air fry banana bread at 160°C (320°F) for 25–30 minutes in a small lined loaf tin, until a skewer comes out clean.
Q: Why bake it in the air fryer?
A: It's quicker to heat than an oven and ideal for a single small loaf.
The method
Use a small loaf tin that fits your basket and a moderate 160°C so the outside doesn't set before the middle bakes. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too fast. Test with a skewer — it should come out clean.
The recipe
Air Fryer Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 150g flour, 1 tsp baking powder
- 60g sugar, 50g melted butter
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
Method
- Mix wet ingredients, then fold in the dry.
- Pour into a small lined loaf tin.
- Air fry at 160°C for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
Tips
- Riper bananas mean sweeter, moister bread.
- Foil the top if it browns before the middle sets.
- Make it vegan with a flax egg and plant butter.
Frequently asked questions
Can you bake banana bread in an air fryer?
Yes — in a small lined loaf tin at 160°C for 25–30 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. Cover the top with foil if it browns too quickly.
Why is my air fryer banana bread raw in the middle?
The temperature was too high, setting the outside first. Bake at a moderate 160°C and test the centre with a skewer.
Can you make it vegan?
Yes — swap the egg for a flax egg and use plant-based butter. The ripe banana keeps it moist.