Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas
Why this recipe works
- Fast caramelised finish: The air fryer gives the bananas concentrated heat, helping the sugar and butter turn glossy in just a few minutes.
- Warm, cool and crunchy: Soft caramelised banana is balanced by chilled Greek yoghurt and toasted almonds for a more complete dessert.
- Sweet but not flat: A pinch of salt, cinnamon and vanilla keep the brown sugar caramel from tasting one-dimensional.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose firm-ripe bananas: Use bananas that are sweet and yellow but still firm enough to hold their shape when turned in the basket.
- Toast the almonds separately: Toasting the almonds in a dry pan gives a cleaner nutty flavour and keeps them crisp against the warm fruit.
Texture tips
- Keep space in the basket: Arrange the banana pieces in a single layer so the edges caramelise rather than steam.
- Handle gently when turning: Turn the bananas carefully halfway through cooking to keep the pieces intact as they soften.
Timing notes
- Serve straight away: The caramel is glossiest and the yoghurt contrast is best while the bananas are still warm.
- Best freshly cooked: Leftovers can be chilled briefly, but the texture is softer after reheating.
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Instructions
- Toast the sliced almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden and fragrant. Tip onto a plate so they do not keep browning in the hot pan.
- Heat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Peel the bananas and slice each lengthways, then halve each piece crossways to make 4 shorter lengths per banana.
- Melt the butter and toss with the bananas, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt and vanilla extract until well coated. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air-fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once halfway, until glossy, caramelised at the edges and tender. Spoon into bowls, add a dollop of greek yogurt, then scatter over the toasted sliced almonds and serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Keep the banana pieces in a single layer so they caramelise rather than steam; cook in batches if needed.
- Serve immediately for the glossiest caramel and the best contrast with cool greek yogurt.
Substitutions
- Replace Unsalted butter with Coconut oil for a dairy-free caramelised finish.
- Replace Greek yogurt with Yogurt for a looser, lighter topping.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best eaten straight away. If you have leftovers, chill in an airtight container for up to 1 day and reheat in the air fryer at 170°C (340°F) for 2 to 3 minutes until piping hot; add the greek yogurt and almonds after reheating.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 12min (7min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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Allergens:
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