Description
Deliciously sweet and caramelized bananas prepared quickly and easily in the air fryer. This simple recipe brings out the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a buttery maple cinnamon glaze, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bananas
- 2 ripe but firm bananas
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and carefully slice each one in half lengthwise to create long banana slices that will caramelize evenly.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, maple syrup or honey, and ground cinnamon until combined, creating a sweet and spiced glaze.
- Brush the Bananas: Using a pastry brush, coat the cut sides of the banana slices generously with the butter-maple-cinnamon mixture.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Arrange Bananas in Basket: Place the banana slices in the air fryer basket cut-side up, making sure to leave some space between each slice for air circulation and even cooking.
- Air Fry the Bananas: Cook the bananas for 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and caramelized on the surface, checking towards the end to avoid burning.
- Serve: Carefully remove the caramelized banana slices from the air fryer, serve warm, and optionally dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming too mushy during cooking.
- Adjust the cooking time depending on your air fryer model and banana ripeness.
- The glaze can be customized by substituting maple syrup with honey or agave syrup.
- For a richer flavor, sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg or add a splash of vanilla extract to the glaze.
- Serve with ice cream or yogurt for a delicious dessert.
