Air Fryer Cinnamon Bananas
These Air Fryer Cinnamon Bananas are warm, gooey bites of comfort—perfect as a snack, breakfast topper, or easy dessert. Tossed in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter, they caramelize beautifully in the air fryer in just minutes. Serve over pancakes, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients
- 2 large bananas
- 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Slice bananas into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Melt butter in the microwave using 50% power in 30-second bursts, or melt gently on the stove.
- In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add sliced bananas and melted butter to the bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Place banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket (avoid overlapping).
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 4–5 minutes, until lightly golden and caramelized.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/air-fryer-cinnamon-bananas/
Notes
• Use firm-ripe bananas to keep their shape.
• These cook quickly—check at the 4-minute mark to avoid over-browning.
• Easily double the recipe but cook in batches to avoid crowding.