Air Fryer Banana Bread – Quick and Moist Recipe

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 155°C (310°F).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). In a larger bowl, combine mashed bananas, egg, sour cream, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract (if using).

3. 3

   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with a spoon just until combined. Leave a few small banana chunks for texture.

4. 4

   Lightly grease a 18 cm (7-inch) loaf pan that fits in the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and carefully place it in the air fryer basket.

6. 6

   Bake at 155°C (310°F) for 28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs and the top is golden.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the air fryer and let it rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Place an inverted plate over the pan, then carefully flip to release the banana bread. Slice and serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of melted vanilla glaze.

Shopping list

2 very ripe bananas (mashed), 1 egg, 60 ml (1/4 cup) sour cream, 60 ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil, 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar, 95 g (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, pinch ground cinnamon (optional), 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Recipe story

Banana bread became popular in the United States during the 1930s, when baking soda and flour manufacturers promoted recipes to use overripe bananas. The air fryer adaptation is a modern innovation, preserving the moist texture and rich flavor while reducing baking time. This recipe combines American tradition with the efficiency of contemporary cooking appliances.