Description
Air Fryer Banana Nut Bread is a quick and easy version of the classic banana bread, featuring a moist, tender interior and a crispy crust, with the added crunch of walnuts or pecans.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Grease a 6-inch round or square baking pan that fits into your air fryer basket.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Place the pan into the air fryer basket and cook at 320°F (160°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Once the bread is cooked, carefully remove it from the air fryer and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store the banana nut bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to a week.
- Freezing: To freeze, wrap the cooled banana bread tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Store it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave it at room temperature for a few hours or microwave a slice for a quick snack.
- Reheating: To reheat, place a slice in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or warm it in the air fryer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
