Air Fried Banana with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips
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If you’ve never air fried a banana before, this is your sign to start. This Air Fried Banana recipe is the ultimate 10-minute dessert: caramelized, melty, chocolatey, and packed with comforting flavors like cinnamon and honey. Whether you're craving a quick sweet treat or need an easy way to use up that one overripe banana on the counter, this recipe is your new go-to.
Recipe Description
This recipe is simple but delivers maximum flavor. The air fryer transforms a ripe banana into a warm, gooey treat with crispy caramelized edges. Honey adds sweetness, chunky peanut butter brings richness and texture, dark chocolate chips melt into every bite, and a sprinkle of cinnamon ties it all together. It’s naturally gluten-free, totally customizable, and perfect on its own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of Greek yogurt.
Whether you're making a late-night snack or a healthy-ish dessert, this air fried banana will blow your mind.
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FAQs
Can I use a plantain instead of a banana?
Yes! Ripe plantains work just as well and are slightly less sweet, with a firmer texture that holds up beautifully in the air fryer.
Do I need to peel the banana before air frying?
Nope! Keep the peel on while cooking—it acts as a natural dish, holding everything together and preventing the banana from getting too mushy or collapsing.
Can I make this in the oven instead of an air fryer?
Absolutely. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until soft and caramelized.
Can I prep this in advance?
This is best eaten fresh, but you can prep the bananas with toppings a few hours ahead and store them in the fridge. Just air fry when ready to serve.
Ingredient Notes
1 very ripe banana or plantain – The riper, the better. A soft, spotted banana caramelizes beautifully and becomes extra sweet in the air fryer.
Honey – A light drizzle adds sweetness and helps caramelize the banana’s surface.
Chunky peanut butter – Adds richness and texture. The crunch from the peanuts gives this dessert a salty-sweet edge.
Dark chocolate chips – These melt into gooey pools of chocolate. Feel free to use semi-sweet or milk chocolate if preferred.
Cinnamon – Just a sprinkle elevates the whole dessert with warm, cozy notes.
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ingredients
- 1 banana or plantain, very ripe
- Honey
- Chunky peanut butter
- Dark chocolate chips
- Cinnamon
Method
Step 1
Cut the banana in half lengthwise (with the peel still on).
Step 2
Drizzle honey onto the flesh of the banana and spread it into a thin layer.
Step 3
Top with a thick layer of chunky peanut butter, and a hefty amount of chocolate chips. Sprinkle on some cinnamon.
Step 4
Air fry at 350F for 10 mins. Serve alone or with ice cream/yogurt.