Ninja Air Fryer Banana Bread

This Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Banana Bread is delicious, fluffy, not overbearingly sweet, and uses just a handful of ingredients that you most likely have!!

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Enjoy having buttery, soft, and well-flavored banana bread for breakfast or brunch. This recipe is pretty straightforward and easy to make, plus, it stays moist for days!

ninja air fryer banana bread ingredients

This segment explains the best ingredients for making air fryer banana bread and possible options for substitution. For measurements, see the recipe card provided at the bottom of this page.

• very ripe medium to large bananas -the best bananas to use are the ones that are extremely ripe (see the segment below on how to ripen bananas quicker for cooking).
• butter - at room temperature.
• medium-sized eggs - also at room temperature.
• brown sugar - while you can also use regular white sugar, I recommend using brown sugar as it gives the banana bread a rich flavor and contributes to a wonderful brown color.
• all-purpose flour.
• spices, seasoning, aroma, and leavening - cinnamon (optional), baking soda, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
• other - chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.

ripen bananas quicker

Okay, you probably know by now that the best bananas to use for banana bread are the over-ripened, dark-brown kind which is almost turning mushy. So, what do you do if your bananas are not ripe enough and you want to make banana bread? Simply bake the bananas on a lined baking sheet at a temperature of 250°F(120°C) for 10 to 15 minutes.

You could also place the bananas in a paper bag and leave them out on the countertop to ripen for a day or two, if not pressed for time. Place an apple inside the bag to speed up this process.

how to make air fryer banana bread

This section gives a summarized breakdown of how to make air fryer banana bread using the Ninja Foodi, or any air fryer. Find the detailed instructions in the recipe card provided at the bottom of this page.

1. Lightly roast walnuts in a pan or skillet, set aside to cool, then chop to smaller sizes. Preheat your air fryer to 325°F or 165°C.

storage instructions

• Keep leftovers tightly packed in plastic wrap and store this at room temperature for up to 2-5 days.
• You can also store the banana bread wrapped in a suitable airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Freeze banana bread slices wrapped in aluminum foil or freezer-friendly bags for 2-3 months.

tips for success

• Do not overmix, or else your banana bread will end up dense and chewy.
• If using a glass loaf pan, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
• If the bread is getting too brown during air frying before it is totally done, then cover the baking pan or form loosely with aluminum foil and continue to air fry until done.
• Do not overcook; different air fryers cook differently. In this regard, check on your banana bread mid-cooking and make adjustments to the cooking time if necessary.
• Store the cooked loaf properly to prevent it from drying out too quickly.

air fryer banana bread substitutions

• use other ingredient additions such as raisins, in addition to or in place of the walnuts.
• substitute the cinnamon with your favorite spices such as pumpkin spice or nutmeg.
• make it gluten-free by using gluten-free all-purpose flour.
• make this recipe paleo-friendly by using cassava flour, coconut sugar, and coconut oil, to substitute the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and butter.