Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas: The Ultimate Guide to a Simple, Sweet Dessert
These Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas are a quick and simple dessert made with just two ingredients. The hot air fryer melts and caramelizes the sugar, creating a golden, slightly crisp coating while the bananas inside become soft, warm, and naturally sweet. Perfect on their own or served over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or ice cream.
Ingredients
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2 large bananas, cut into thick coin-sized slices
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½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F). This usually takes about 5 minutes.
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Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
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Place the sugar in a small bowl. Roll each banana slice in the sugar until evenly coated.
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Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
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Cook for 8 minutes, or until the sugar melts and begins to caramelize.
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Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve warm.
Notes
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Flipping: For caramelization on both sides, you can flip the bananas halfway through cooking. However, they will be very soft, so flipping is optional.
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Cutting style: Bananas can also be sliced lengthwise instead of into coins—no cooking time adjustment is needed.
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Watch closely: Sugar can burn quickly, so keep an eye on the bananas during cooking.
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Use parchment paper: This greatly reduces sticking and prevents a sticky mess in the basket.