Did you know you can make cakes in an air fryer? If you’re a fan of banana bread, you’ll be pleased to know that making air fryer banana bread is simple; some would say, a piece of cake 😉
Banana bread is the perfect way to use up bananas that are starting to brown. Two ripe bananas should be enough, but you can use more or less depending on the size of the cake you are making.
How To Make Banana Bread In An Air Fryer
Typically, any cake recipe can be followed and made in an air fryer. I used my banana bread recipe that I usually cook in the oven for this recipe.
The quantities worked out just right for making it in the Ninja Foodi Max. I a baking pan from Ninja Kitchen to use, but you can use any one that fits and is suitable for oven cooking.
Side Note: if you are using the Ninja Foodi (or a similar model), you can choose between air frying or using the ‘bake’ function.
I personally preferred the result of using the air fry function as it produced a crispier exterior – but other than that, there wasn’t much difference in texture.
What You Need:
Depending on your air fryer size, you might need to scale up or down, but this should fit most air fryers.
Ingredients for air fryer banana bread:
- Two ripe bananas, medium in size, mashed
- 120g butter, softened
- 100g caster sugar
- 200g self-raising flour
- Two medium eggs, beaten
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1tsp ground cinnamon
What Air Fryer Is Best For Making Banana Bread?
You can make banana bread in any air fryer. I have made this in the Ninja Foodi Max (7.5L) and the smaller Proscenic T22 Air Fryer (5L).
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For the smaller-sized air fryers, you will need to ensure a baking tin that fits in the basket.
Preparing The Banana Bread Mixture
I followed the exact same procedure as I did for my easy banana bread recipe.
I mixed together the butter and sugar until they were smooth. Then I slowly added the beaten eggs and mixed until they were combined.
I then gently added the flour, baking powder and ground cinnamon.
Finally, I stirred in the mashed bananas.
Next, I transferred the mixture to a greased baking tin and placed the tin in the air fryer at 160°C and set the timer for 30 minutes.
The banana bread should be browned and cooked through at the end of the cooking time. Insert a metal skewer or sharp knife to check. If it is still too wet or soggy on the inside, continue to air fry, checking on it every five minutes. You might need to cover it with some foil to stop it from burning on the outside.
Air Fryer Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas medium in size
- 120 g butter softened
- 100 g caster sugar
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 2 medium eggs beaten
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix together the butter and sugar until they are smooth. Then slowly add the beaten eggs and mix until they are combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder and ground cinnamon, followed by the mashed bananas.
- Stir everything together gently until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking tin and place it in the air fryer at 160°C. Set the timer for 30 minutes.
- At the end of the cooking time, the banana bread should be browned on the outside and cooked all the way through. Insert a metal skewer to check it isn't wet or soggy on the inside. If it needs to be cooked for longer, check on it every 5 minutes to ensure it doesn't burn. If the outside is already browned, you might need to cover it in some foil.
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John Gordon
Monday 17th of April 2023
First thing I have ever baked in my life, as a man in his seventies I was really pleased when it turned out as it should, v.tasty. Thank you
Liana Green
Thursday 27th of April 2023
That's great to hear John!
Trevor Stafford
Sunday 19th of March 2023
Looks great! I am wondering if it would ok to use the metal foil trays that ready made meals come in? The reason I ask is that they come in all shapes and sizes and some would appear to fit my Ninja just right for various recipes. Not only that but would be labour saving on cleaning up afterwards. The second reason is does the foil taint the food in anyway whist cooking? Anyway I am nearly 80 and I find your recipes easy to follow and have used several now which have all been eaten quickly. Carry on the good work.
Liana Green
Monday 20th of March 2023
Hi Trevor - I've not used foil trays but I don't see why you couldn't - I have used regular foil before and that hasn't tainted the food. I tend to use reusable silicone liners or sometimes the paper liners. And thanks for your kind words :)