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Published: Mar 6, 2023 by Genevieve · This post may contain affiliate links.

Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon

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Air fried bananas on a white plate with the text air fryer bananas and the URL for two cloves kitchen dot com.
Air fried bananas on a white plate with the text air fryer bananas and the URL for two cloves kitchen dot com.
Air fried bananas on a white plate with the text air fryer bananas and the URL for two cloves kitchen dot com.
Air fried bananas on a white plate with the text air fryer bananas and the URL for two cloves kitchen dot com.
Air fried bananas on a white plate with the text air fryer bananas and the URL for two cloves kitchen dot com.
Air fried bananas on a white plate with the text air fryer bananas and the URL for two cloves kitchen dot com.

These Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon are a delicious and easy dessert, healthy snack, or addition to breakfast. These lightly sweet, caramelized bananas with warm spices are equally great with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or oatmeal.

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • What You'll Need
  • Recommended Equipment
  • How to Make Bananas in the Air Fryer
  • Variations & Substitutions
  • How to Store
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • How to Serve
  • Expert Tips
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This easy air fryer banana recipe is versatile, quick, and delicious. This dish is so simple to make. With four simple ingredients, less than 15 minutes, and one piece of equipment, this is a winner in my book.

They are a perfect treat for breakfast with oatmeal or on peanut butter toast. These bananas are great as a mid-day snack with a little yogurt or nut butter. 

They're also an amazing dessert with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of your favorite topping, like whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or honey. Or how about a banana split? 

You can also switch things up to make your bananas your own. Want more of a sweet treat? Add a bit of sugar to your bananas. Want something a little more exciting? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Honestly, my favorite thing is to eat them straight out of the air fryer.

Enjoy this dish however sounds best to you!

the labeled ingredients for air fryer bananas on a white marble counter.

What You'll Need

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  • Ripe Bananas You'll want ripe, fairly firm bananas.
  • Maple Syrup 
  • Cinnamon You could also try pumpkin pie or apple pie spice, here.
  • Finishing Salt A pinch of flakey sea salt livens up the whole plate.

Recommended Equipment

Kitchen Knife

Cutting Boards

Basting Brush

Air Fryer This is the one I use, and I love it!

Tongs

How to Make Bananas in the Air Fryer

three peeled bananas on a yellow cutting board.

Step One Peel the bananas.

Halved bananas sit on a yellow cutting board.

Step Two Halve the bananas lengthwise.

Halved bananas are brushed with maple syrup.

Step Three Coat the bananas with maple syrup.

halved bananas are dusted with cinnamon.

Step Four Sprinkle with cinnamon.

bananas brushed with maple syrup and dusted with cinnamon in the air fryer basket.

Step Five Place bananas in the air fryer basket and cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 7 minutes, until just golden. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.

air fryer bananas on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board with a pink linen and a copper fork.

Step Six Remove from the air fryer with a set of tongs. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt and serve warm.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Instead of halved bananas, try banana slices! 
  • Use pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice in place of cinnamon.
  • Add a bit of coconut sugar for a sweeter air fryer banana dessert.

    How to Store

    Fridge Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. 

    Freezer I do not recommend freezing this dish. You can, however, freeze whole, peeled bananas for about 3 to 6 months.

    Reheating I recommend placing these back in the air fryer at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat them on the stovetop with a bit of oil or butter.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What fruit can you cook in the air fryer?

    Some of my favorite fruits to cook in the air fryer are apples and pears. Check out the More Recipes to Try section below for these recipes!

    What does air frying do to fruit?

    With an air fryer, you can create a texture similar to traditional oven-baked fruit, or you can cook fruit for a longer time at a lower temperature to create dehydrated fruit.

    Are air fryer fruits healthy?

    While there are many different measures of health, air fryer fruit tends to maintain its nutrients while using less fat than is needed for other methods of cooking.

    Check out this article from Healthline for more information about the health benefits of air fryer cooking. 

    How to Serve

    You can make air fryer bananas as a part of breakfast, a snack, or a dessert. Here are some ways I recommend serving:

    Serve with oatmeal for a filling morning meal.

    Have it over toast with your favorite nut butter.

    Try them with a bit of yogurt for a snack.

    Have them with a scoop of ice cream or serve as a banana split!

    a pinch of flakey sea salt is added to the air fryer bananas sitting on a white plate.

    Expert Tips

    • If you would like your bananas stickier and a bit sweeter, use 2 tablespoons of maple syrup instead of 1 and brush both sides of the cut bananas.
    • If you'd like to make more than 3 bananas, work in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
    • You can use parchment paper or cooking spray to help with the cleanup process. Just cut a round of parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket or spray it with a bit of cooking spray before adding the fruit.

    More Recipes to Try

    Looking for more air fryer fruit recipes? Try these recipes!

    Air Fryer Baked Apples

    Air Fryer Pears

    Air Fryer Dehydrated Strawberries

    Air Fryer Dehydrated Blueberries

    Air Fryer Dehydrated Orange Slices

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    air fryer bananas on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board with a pink linen and a copper fork.

    Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon

    These Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon are a delicious and easy dessert, healthy snack, or addition to breakfast. These lightly sweet, caramelized bananas with warm spices are equally great with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or oatmeal.
    5 from 54 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Air Fryer, Air Fryer Fruit, Breakfast Ideas, Easy, Easy Dessert, Easy Recipe, Quick, Quick Breakfast, Quick Dessert
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 3 bananas
    Calories: 125kcal
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Basting Brush
    • Tongs

    Ingredients

    • 3 bananas
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 pinch flakey sea salt to taste
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, omit if you are sensitive to spice

    Instructions

    • Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
    • Brush with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
    • Place bananas in the air fryer basket and cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 7 minutes.
    • Remove carefully with a set of tongs, sprinkle with just a pinch of flakey sea salt, and serve warm.

    Notes

    General
    1. If you would like your bananas stickier and a bit sweeter, use 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. You can also sprinkle some sugar on the bananas prior to cooking.
    2. If you're sensitive to spice, omit the cayenne pepper.
    3. If you'd like to make more than 3 bananas, work in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. You'll want your bananas in a single layer without any overlap.
    4. You can use parchment paper or cooking spray to help with the cleanup process. Just cut a round of parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket or spray it with a bit of cooking spray before adding the fruit.
    Storage and Reheating
    1. Fridge Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. 
    2. Freezer I do not recommend freezing this dish. You can, however, freeze whole, peeled bananas for about 3 to 6 months.
    3. Reheating I recommend placing these back in the air fryer at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat them on the stovetop with a bit of oil or butter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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    Comments

    1. Rachna says

      March 07, 2023 at 7:31 am

      5 stars
      I love topping my granola with these air fried bananas.They are so delicious and goeey. I loved the burst of flavor from sea salt here.

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:51 pm

        Oh yum, I bet these were great with granola. Thanks Rachna!

        Reply
    2. Kris says

      March 07, 2023 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      I was so excited to try this and it did not disappoint. SO tasty!

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:51 pm

        I'm so happy to hear it! Thanks Kris!

        Reply
    3. Sharon says

      March 07, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Omgsh! These were so yummy. The perfect healthy-ish recipe to make in the air fryer. I made a little 'banana split' with some vanilla yogurt, nuts, and berries. We really enjoyed it.

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:50 pm

        I love that idea! A healthy banana split. Thanks Sharon!

        Reply
    4. Shilpa says

      March 09, 2023 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      I topped these bananas on my smoothie bowl this morning and they were so good. Such an easy way to make the breakfast indulgent.

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:49 pm

        Ooh, what a good idea! I'll have to try the smoothie bowl idea. Thanks Shilpa!

        Reply
    5. Traci says

      March 11, 2023 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a unique but healthier dessert and these did not disappoint! So delicious and tasty!

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:47 pm

        Fantastic, thanks Traci!

        Reply
    6. Sue says

      March 11, 2023 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      These bananas were so tasty. I added them to my oatmeal for a fantastic breakfast!

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:46 pm

        Sounds great! Thanks so much, Sue!

        Reply
    7. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 12, 2023 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      OMG!! This was the best use for my air fryer. Forget breakfast, I will be eating this for dessert as well with a big scoop of ice cream.

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:46 pm

        Haha, that's the spirit! These are so good with dessert. Thanks, Sandhya!

        Reply
    8. Jennifer says

      March 12, 2023 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Are you kidding me? This is such a simple recipe and it was soooo good! I served the bananas warm with ice cream and we were all in love!

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:46 pm

        Oh man, so good with ice cream. Thank you, Jennifer!

        Reply
    9. Donna says

      March 12, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfection! So sweet and gooey but so easy to make at the same time! New fav around here

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:45 pm

        Yay! Thanks Donna!

        Reply
    10. Tammy says

      March 13, 2023 at 1:04 pm

      These were delicious! The maple syrup and cinnamon was the perfect sweetness. I added them to a small bowl of plain yogurt and it was the best breakfast!

      Reply
      • Genevieve says

        March 16, 2023 at 3:44 pm

        Sounds great! Sometimes those simple breakfasts are the best. Thanks Tammy!

        Reply

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