Air Fryer Bananas (Viral TikTok Recipe)

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Air Fryer Bananas are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without all the guilt. With classic flavors of Bananas Foster, this recipe is simple to make in just minutes in the air fryer.

Everybody knows that there are lots of crazy things happening on social media channels like TikTok and Instagram. That’s especially true with recipes. But, occasionally, something FANTASTIC pops up that tempts me, and I just have to try it.

When I saw a video for Air Fryer Bananas, I’m not gonna lie; my mouth started to water a bit. I love Bananas Foster, and so does my husband, so I knew I had to try this trend. Good heaven! On just the first try, this recipe had me swooning. The bananas are warm and soft with a sweet caramelized top that is incredibly delicious. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complete this simple dessert, I was in heaven.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• These bananas are perfectly caramelized, warm, and sweet with deep, rich brown sugar and cinnamon flavor.
• It’s a quick, simple recipe that takes minutes to prep and cooks with four ingredients.
• This air fryer banana recipe is so good served with ice cream, Greek yogurt, whipped cream, and fun toppings like cereal, chocolate chips, or peanut butter.

What You Need To Make This Recipe

• Fresh Bananas – ripe bananas that are not too brown or soft.
• Brown Sugar – for deep sweetness.
• Cinnamon – you could leave it out, but I love the extra depth of flavor it gives.
• Sea Salt – I use pink Himalayan, but any good course salt gives another layer of flavor.
• Air Fryer – I used a Ninja 4-quart air fryer.

How To Make Air Fryer Bananas

This dessert or snack is the perfect treat to make when you are short on time but need to satisfy your sweet tooth.

• Place the bananas on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice lengthwise through the skin. Place the bananas in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
• In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture on the bananas.
• Air fry the bananas at 400 degrees for 5–7 minutes until the sugar is melted and slightly crunchy on the top.
• Carefully remove the caramelized bananas from the basket, place them on a plate, add a scoop of ice cream, and dig in!

How To Serve Bananas Cooked In The Air Fryer

There are lots of yummy ways to serve air-fried bananas!

• Top them with marshmallows, granola, dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts.
• They are a terrific topping for pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

Craving More? Try These Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• Air Fryer Hot Dogs
• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
• Air Fryer Green Beans
• Air Fryer Chicken Legs