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Air Fryer Banana

Like a crème brûlée banana without the torch. Slice a yellow banana lengthwise in its peel, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and air fry at 400°F until soft and caramelized. Scoop from the peel with a spoon and top with ice cream and chopped pecans.

  • 13 min total
  • 400°F / 204°C
  • 1 servings
  • 5 min prep

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Air Fryer Banana

Yellow, not overripe

Firm yellow bananas slice cleanly and hold their shape. Too ripe and they fall apart; green stays starchy.

Cook in the peel

The peel is a natural boat. Leave it on for cooking and presentation, then scoop the fruit out to eat.

Parchment liner

A small sheet of parchment under the bananas catches melted sugar and keeps the basket clean.

Air Fryer Banana

Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min · Total 13 min · 1 servings

Air Fryer400°F / 204°C
Basket time8 min
Flip / shakesee steps
Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W
Crowding. Two halves per banana. Double or triple easily—keep a single layer with space between.
Basket liner (optional). Parchment under the bananas catches caramelized sugar and makes cleanup easy.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Prep

  1. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

  2. Slice the banana lengthwise through the peel into two halves. Do not remove the peel.

    Banana halved in peel with cinnamon sugar on top
    Banana halved in peel with cinnamon sugar on top

  3. Line the air fryer basket with parchment. Place banana halves cut side up, peel down. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar.

Cook

  1. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 7-10 minutes until soft and caramelized. Start checking at 7 minutes.

    Caramelized banana halves cooking in the air fryer
    Caramelized banana halves cooking in the air fryer

  2. Transfer to a plate. Top with ice cream and pecans if you like. Scoop the banana from the peel with a spoon.

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