Looking to try some baking in your air fryer? Make these Air Fryer Banana Muffins. There's no need to turn on the oven to make these soft, moist and flavourful banana muffins. Made with simple everyday ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes, you'll love these air fryer muffins!
4.47 Stars (249 Reviews)
servings
10
Scale
Ingredients
Instructions
1
Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl, then add egg, brown sugar, olive oil and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
2
Sprinkle flour and cinnamon on top and fold together until just combined.
3
Divide the mixture evenly into muffin cases (silicone or paper) and carefully place into the air fryer basket.
4
Slide the basket into the air fryer and bake on 160C / 320F for 15 minutes or until muffins are golden and a skewer comes out clean. If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to do two batches.
5
Move to a wire rack and allow the muffins to cool in the cases.
Notes
TIPS FOR MAKING AIR FRYER BANANA MUFFINS
The air fryer tends to brown muffins more than the oven, but this does not effect the taste at all.
Only use very ripe bananas, otherwise you won't get that sweet banana flavour.
If you’re in America, don’t use Self Raising Flour as the recipe directs. Store bought American self raising flour contains salt (as it’s commonly used for biscuits). Instead, use 3/4 cup of all purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder.
Try these muffins with chocolate chips for an extra treat!
Use either silicone muffin cases or double up paper cases for this recipe.
If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to cook the muffins in two seperate batches.
Store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. You can also freeze your muffins in an airtight container for a few months.
Want to make these in the oven instead? Use the instructions in this Mini Banana Muffins post.
Did you make this? Tell us about it!
Nutrition Facts
Servings:10
Serving Size:1
Amount Per Serving:
calories
161kcal
carbohydrates
22g
protein
2g
fat
8g
saturated fat
1g
polyunsaturated fat
6g
cholesterol
19mg
sodium
122mg
fiber
1g
sugar
12g
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Thank you for posting this recipe. The muffins were quick and easy to make and they tasted delicious. I hope you will keep adding more air fryer recipes to your site.
Cassie
December 16, 2019
Thanks so much Lynne! I'm so glad you liked them and yes, plenty more air fryer recipes to come. I LOVE my air fryer!
jl
April 1, 2020
Hi! Is cinnamon necessary for this recipe or can i omit it?
Cassie
April 2, 2020
Hey! While I think it adds something great to the recipe if you don't have it on hand these muffins will still be great 🙂
Sherri Swallow
May 1, 2020
So easy to make and so delicious, soft and moist. I used white sugar but it was so good, made no difference to brown.
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shirley
May 8, 2020
best ever banana recipeyummy.
Cassie
May 9, 2020
So glad to hear that Shirley!
Geraldine
May 16, 2020
The recipe works perfectly in an air fryer! By far the best thing I’ve even cook in my air fryer! Thanks for sharing!
Cassie
May 16, 2020
You made my day Geraldine! So glad you enjoyed these muffins 🙂
Sylvia Black
May 19, 2020
Did you cook these muffins on the air fry setting or roast setting I do not have a bake setting.
Cassie
May 19, 2020
Hey Sylvia - air fryer setting 🙂
Amber
June 9, 2020
I'm new to air frying & this is a wonderful recipe! I would love to make pear bread, think I could switch out for pears & maybe add some oatmeal to even out the additional fluid?
Cassie
June 9, 2020
Hey Amber - the good news is you can convert any oven recipe to air fryer. so if you have a recipe you love for pear bread you could definitely just cook it in the air fryer instead of these muffins 🙂
Tracy
June 22, 2020
Tried this recipe. Never rose, very condensed. And yes I put in Baking Powder
Cassie
June 22, 2020
Hey Tracy - I'm surprised to hear you had problems with this one but understand how disappointing it is when something doesn't work out. This recipe is actually an air fryer version of another recipe on the blog, and both have many successful reviews. When muffins don't rise there could be a few things at play - the baking powder was old (it usually only stays fresh for 3 mths after opening), the oven / air fryer not being hot enough - this can happen if you open the door or basket too quickly during the baking process before it has a chance to rise, or if the batter was under-mixed. I hope that helps troubleshoot.
Zoe Ostrander
July 31, 2020
Just made these banana muffins with chocolate chips ! Followed recipe and they were fantastic!
Cassie
July 31, 2020
So happy to hear that Zoe - I love the combo of banana and chocolate YUM!
Moriaelini
September 10, 2020
I made these this morning and only had one banana, so used an equal amount of strawberry applesauce as well. Came out fantastic! I think I will try with pumpkin or Greek yogurt next time. Great, easy recipe for a fast breakfast.
Cassie
September 11, 2020
Love the idea of mixing in some strawberry applesauce! yum!
