Air-Fried Bananas with Peanuts (Caramelized in 5 Mins!)
Whip up perfectly caramelized air-fried bananas in just 5 minutes – a few peanuts add the perfect crunch! One bite, and you’ll be hooked!
When ripe bananas sit on your counter, turn them into your easiest go-to dessert! These air-fried bananas are surprisingly fast and straightforward, perfect for satisfying that last-minute sweet craving. Just pop them into the air fryer, skin and all, as their peels keep them perfectly protected while cooking. A quick topping of butter and brown sugar caramelizes beautifully, and a few peanuts add a fun, crunchy texture. Prepare for requests for more – this air-fried banana recipe is a hit.
Bananas Foster (aka Banane flambée)
This dessert draws inspiration from the legendary Bananas Foster, but we’ve made it accessible, safer, and alcohol-free. Created by Chef Paul Blangé in 1951 at Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans, this theatrical dessert quickly became a sensation throughout the Caribbean islands, where it remains beloved today. The traditional preparation involves flambéing bananas with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon using rum, creating a spectacular flame that caramelizes the fruit to perfection in seconds.
Our Air Fryer adaptation captures all the rich, caramelized flavours of this iconic show-stopping dessert while eliminating the need for open flames or alcohol. You’ll achieve the same tender, golden results with complete kitchen safety and ease. For those curious about the original flambéed version, authentic recipes can be found online to appreciate the dessert’s dramatic heritage.
Serve with
I haven’t served mine with anything, but a lovely vanilla ice cream would suit this recipe perfectly. Also, a little cloud of whipped cream would make a fine decoration with these. Little bits of Oreo cookies or any chocolate bar would be fun, too. Let your imagination run free on this one!
Easy Air Fried Banana
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
- salt
Instructions
- Cut into two each banana with the peel still on.
- Add a bit of hard butter over them, then the brown sugar with some salt.
- Cook in the Air Fryer at 200C°(400°F) for 5 minutes.
- Top them with crushed peanuts.
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What a nice sweet treat. Perfect for dessert. Great for after school for the grandkids.
Exactly, easy breezy!
What a fabulous idea for a tasty snack! I love that you can make these in the air fryer too. My kids loved this one.
This is such a great idea! I love caramelized bananas and how easy is this recipe in an air fryer?! My air fryer is currently on recall but as soon as I get a replacement I’m trying this fun recipe.
Air fryer is my favourite machine! Love it!
I never thought of using my air fryer for sweet treats like this, and the result was absolutely delicious. The bananas came out perfectly caramelized and with a nice crunch from the chopped nuts. And the best part is that it only takes 5 minutes! This will definitely become a go-to dessert in my house. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
The pleasure is mine!
So simple to make and super delicious (especially with some ice cream!)
i’m so glad i have extra bananas so I can try this recipe out today. what a lovely way to enjoy these fruits! It looks uber tasty!
Wow this looks delicious, I never thought of air fried banana. I can’t wait to try them. Thank you for sharing!
What an easy snack idea that everyone in the family can enjoys. Love using my air fryer, so will try your banana recipe.
My kids love this! They are keeping a banana recipe book and you are officially added 🙂
Hahah! Wow, what an honour! Thanks a lot, kiddos! I’ll try to make some more banana recipes for your book soon!