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!
ingredients
- 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.
The segment above explains the best ingredients for making this recipe as well as possible options for substitution. For measurements and detailed instructions, see the recipe card provided at the bottom of this page.
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
- 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.
- Using a medium-sized bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Mash the bananas to a puree, then add this along with the eggs, to the bowl to create a batter.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, in a separate bowl then add this to the bowl with the batter. Add the vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Grease a loaf pan or tin and pour the batter inside.
- Air fry until properly browned outside and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
serving suggestions
Serve your banana bread with some butter, ricotta and berries, chocolate spreads, peanut butter, yoghurt, jam and jellies, such as this delicious dandelion jelly.
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.
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.
more ninja foodi recipes
Don't just stop there! Check out our other Ninja Foodi recipes!
- Air fryer frozen Chips
- Air fryer frozen Potato Wedges
- Air fryer Croutons next!
- Air fryer basmati rice
- Enjoy some Air fryer Caramelized Bananas with some jogurt for breakfast, or serve them with some ice, for dessert.
- Pressed for time? Then make this quick and easy Air fryer frozen Chicken Nuggets.
📖 Recipe
Ninja Air Fryer Banana Bread
Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 over-ripe bananas
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter at room temperature
- 2 medium-sized eggs (at room temperature)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup chocolate chips (use one cup if you prefer more of a chocolatey loaf)
Instructions
- Lightly roast walnuts in a pan or skillet then set aside on a plate to cool. Chop the walnuts to a smaller size.
- Preheat your air fryer to 325°F or 165°C. Using a medium-sized bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Use a fork to mash the bananas to the consistency of baby food, then add this along with the eggs, to the bowl with the butter and sugar to create a batter.
- Using another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then add this to the bowl with the batter. Add the vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips then grease your mini loaf pan or tin (see notes). Pour the batter into the greased pan and air fry for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once cooked, allow your banana bread to rest for at least 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- This recipe uses mini loaf pans. I used loaf pans with the following dimensions: 13.5cm/5.3 inches x 8cm/3.15 inches x 5cm/1.97 inches.
- 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 (approximately 4 degrees Celcius).
- 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.
