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Easy Air Fryer Banana Bread

Make this easy air fryer banana bread recipe packed with sweet milk chocolate chips, without even turning on your oven! It's a great recipe for using up overripe bananas.
Course Baking
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 448kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 175 g Unsalted Butter softened
  • 100 g Caster Sugar
  • 75 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 Eggs large
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 200 g Self Raising Flour
  • 2 Overripe Bananas mashed
  • 50 g Milk Chocolate Chips

For the topping

  • 50 g Milk Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 160°C (320°F) and grease and line a 2lb loaf tin (or whatever size tin you are using) with baking paper.
  • Cream together the softened butter, caster sugar, and light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
    175 g Unsalted Butter, 100 g Caster Sugar, 75 g Light Brown Sugar
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
    3 Eggs, 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • Fold in the flour, then add the mashed bananas and 50g of chocolate chips. Mix until combined.
    200 g Self Raising Flour, 2 Overripe Bananas, 50 g Milk Chocolate Chips
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared tin and sprinkle over the remaining 50g of chocolate chips.
    50 g Milk Chocolate Chips
  • Air fry for 55 minutes to 1 hour, checking for doneness after 45 minutes as air fryers may vary. Cover the tin with foil after 30 minutes to avoid excessive browning. Allow the banana bread to cool thoroughly before taking it out of the tin and slicing.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Preheating the air fryer is essential, so make sure you turn your air fryer on before you begin making the banana bread batter.
  • To prevent your banana bread from sticking to the baking tin, make sure you grease it well and line it with baking paper before pouring in the batter.
  • Use overripe bananas for the best sweet taste.
  • Air fryers can vary in temperature and cooking times, so it's essential to check the banana bread for doneness. Insert a toothpick or a thin skewer into the centre of the bread around the 45-minute mark. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, your bread is ready. If not, continue to cook, checking every 5 minutes until done. My banana bread took 1 hour to cook.
 
Variations:
  • Add crunch to your banana bread by folding in a handful of your favourite chopped nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
  • For a warming spice to your banana bread add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. You could also use mixed spice or ginger.
  • Add 50g of fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries. Coat them in a little plain flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the tin.
  • Make a double chocolate banana bread and replace 25g of flour with cocoa powder.
 
Storage:
Store - The banana bread can be kept in an airtight container or cake tin for up to 3 days.
Freeze - Allow the cake to cool completely, then wrap it in clingfilm or foil and freeze it for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before serving.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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