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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Air Fryer Banana Fritters

    Published: Jul 17, 2023 · Modified: Aug 5, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    If you haven’t tried air fryer banana fritters, now is the time! Air fried banana fritters are a bite-size breaded treat that is crunchy on the outside but sweet and soft on the inside.

    Add chocolate sauce or honey for dipping and you have yourself an amazing treat you’ll wish you tried sooner! Banana fritters are so delicious and so easy to air fry. One bite and you'll be in love!

    Banana Fritters served on a large white plate on the table with one banana fritter is missing a bite.

    If you want to know how to make banana fritters, air frying is the best way to do it. It's so easy and they turn out as close to perfect as possible each and every time!

    Love bananas? Try this banana fudge, old-fashioned banana cake recipe, and banana pudding lasagna!

    If you love this sweet treat, you are sure to love our Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb. Check it out.

    Why You Will Love This Banana Fritters Recipe

    • A great way to indulge in a delicious snack without deep-frying! Cooking them in the air fryer reduces the amount of unhealthy fats and calories in the dish!
    • Takes just a few minutes to make banana fritters using only a few ingredients.
    • Enjoy banana fritters for breakfast, dessert, or as a tasty snack.
    • Great texture and flavor! The air fryer gives these banana fritters a crispy exterior while maintaining a soft and moist interior perfect for dipping.

    Ingredients

    All you need are seven simple ingredients to make banana fritters in the air fryer. Here's a look at what you need:

    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Banana Fritters.
    • Bananas: Cut your firm bananas into even-sized pieces.
    • All-purpose flour: This will help form the coating on the bananas. You can also use whole wheat or gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
    • Egg: This will act like the glue to hold the breading on the bananas. Melted butter will also work in a pinch.
    • Sugar: Just a touch for a bit of extra sweetness.
    • Panko Bread Crumbs: These work best for an extra crunchy exterior but you can use regular bread crumbs if you prefer.
    • Nutmeg or Cinnamon: For a little bit of warming spices. You can also use both of them together or use pumpkin pie spice instead.

    How Ripe Should Bananas Be for Banana Fritters?

    While bananas can be eaten at varying degrees of ripeness. This banana fritters recipe requires you to cut up the banana into chunks, so the banana must not be too soft.

    Overripe bananas are very soft and often bruised but can still be used in recipes like banana pancakes, banana bread or banana cake.

    Although you may want to make banana fritters using overripe bananas, they tend to be slimy and harder to work with. Firmer bananas tend to keep their shape as well, which is a bonus when you’re making banana fritters.

    Variations

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change your banana fritters recipe.

    • Add Coconut: Add unsweetened coconut flakes to the coating mixture to enhance the flavor and crunch.
    • Add nuts: Add some chopped peanuts, almonds or pecans to the breadcrumbs to coat the bananas.
    • Gluten-free: Choose your favorite gluten-free bread crumbs!

    How to Make Banana Fritters in Air Fryer

    Making air fryer banana fritters couldn't be any easier! Here are an overview of the main steps!

    1. Slice each banana into approximately 5 or 6 chunks.
    2. Beat together the egg and milk until it's well combined and set aside.
    Bananas sliced on a wooden cutting board.
    Egg and milk whisked inside a small bowl.
    1. Combine the crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon or nutmeg on a large plate.
    2. Mix it up until well mixed.
    Crumbs, sugar and cinnamon on a large plate.
    Crumbs, sugar and cinnamon mixed well on a large plate using a fork.
    1. Dip each piece of banana in flour.
    2. Then dip it into the egg mix mixture.

    PRO TIP: Bananas should be fully covered but not dripping.

    A banana chunk placed onto a bowl full of flour.
    Dipping a flour-coated banana chunk into a bowl of the egg mixture.
    1. Coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered. Continue with all the remaining chunks of banana.
    2. Place them in the basket of your air fryer making sure they do not touch and cook.
    Flour and egg coated banana chunk placed onto the plate of crumbs.
    Coated banana chunks placed evenly inside an air fryer.
    1. Remove your fritters from the air fryer when they're done cooking and serve immediately.
    Overhead photo of Banana Fritters served on a white plate on the table.

    Hint: Use ripe bananas for a sweeter, more flavorful taste that eliminates the need for sugar. However, be careful not to use overripe bananas, as they can be too soft and difficult to handle.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our air fryer pineapple recipe.

    Closeup photo of a Banana Fritter held up by hand above a bowl of chocolate.

    Storage

    Air fryer banana fritters are best enjoyed fresh. However, if you do have some leftover and want to save them, follow these tips.

    Allow the fritters to cool to room temperature and then place them in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag to prevent them from drying out. Store them in the fridge for 1-2 days.

    I do not recommend freezing them as the bananas may end up too soft.

    What's the best way to reheat banana fritters?

    The easiest method is in the air fryer. Preheat it to 360°F for about 5 minutes, then place the fritters in the basket without overlapping, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and heated through.

    Alternatively, if you can reheat your fritters in the oven. Place the fritters on a wire rack to ensure even heating and bake them for 5-10 minutes in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven or until they're fully heated and crisp. If you prefer a crispier texture, turn on the broiler for an additional 1-2 minutes after the fritters are heated through.

    What to Serve with Banana Fritters

    Serve banana fritters for dessert or a snack any time of day! Here are a few of our favorite ways to serve them.

    • They go great with a sweet dipping sauce such as chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.
    • You can also use peanut butter, hazelnut spread, or almond butter for dipping.
    • For extra sweetness dust them lightly with a touch of powdered sugar.
    • They also work great drizzled with maple syrup and a bit of honey.
    • For a truly decadent dessert, serve them in a bowl with ice cream and and whipped cream. They'd be great with hot cocoa ice cream or peanut butter and jelly ice cream.

    Tips

    Here are some expert tips to help you make the perfect air fried banana fritters:

    • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter, more flavorful taste that eliminates the need for sugar. Just be careful not to use overripe bananas, as they can be too soft and difficult to handle.
    • Always preheat your air fryer to ensure a crisp exterior and tender interior.
    • Cut your bananas into even-sized pieces to ensure they cook at the same rate.
    • Coat the banana slices evenly with egg wash and breadcrumbs for a uniform coating.
    • Place the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between them to allow for proper air circulation.
    • Flip the banana fritters to ensure even browning on both sides.
    • Timing can vary depending on the air fryer model and thickness of the banana slices so keep an eye on your first batch so they don't burn.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about making banana fritters in the air fryer? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about them.

    What other cooking methods can be used for making banana fritters?

    Aside from the air fryer, you can also pan-fry or deep-fry banana fritters for a more traditional version. Cooking times and temperatures will vary depending on the method, so adjust accordingly.

    Do I need to use oil when making air fryer banana fritters?

    Lightly oil the air fryer basket to help prevent the fritters from sticking and to achieve a crispy exterior.

    Can I use frozen bananas for air fryer fritters?

    No, I would not recommend making this with frozen bananas. When they thaw out they will be quite mushy.

    How can I make air fryer banana fritters crispier?

    Add a little more oil to the basket or spray a thin layer of oil on the fritters before cooking. Additionally, make sure the fritters are spaced out properly in the basket so they can cook evenly and achieve a crispy texture.

    Can you make banana fritters in an air fryer?

    You bet you can and they're delicious too.

    Closeup photo of Banana Fritters served on a large plate. One Banana Fritters is missing a bite.

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    More Banana Recipes

    Do you like bananas? Here some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Banana Pudding Lasagna
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      Peanut Butter Chocolate Bananas

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Air fryer banana fritters piled on a white plate.

    Air Fryer Banana Fritters

    If you haven’t tried air fryer banana fritters, now is the time! Air fried banana fritters are a bite-size breaded treat that is crunchy on the outside but sweet and soft on the inside.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 fritters
    Calories 52 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • cutting board
    • Sharp knife
    • small bowl
    • plate
    • whisk
    • Tongs

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 large ripe bananas cut into 5 or 6 pieces each
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice will work too
    • 1 tablespoon sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
    • Slice each banana into approximately 5 or 6 chunks.
    • Beat together egg and milk until well combined, set aside.
    • On a large plate, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon.
    • Spread the mixture around until full blended. Set aside.
    • Cover each banana chunk with flour. Dip each chunk into the egg mixture. Bananas should be fully covered but not dripping.
    • Coat in crumb mixture until fully covered.
    • Pile on platter to cook.
    • Place each fritter in an air fryer. Make sure they do not touch. Cook at 250 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping at midway point. I usually carefully shake the basket until adjusted.
    • When cooking time is complete, remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
    • Serve warm with chocolate sauce, caramel, honey, cool whip or whipped cream. Enjoy every bite!

    Notes

    Use ripe bananas for a sweeter, more flavorful taste that eliminates the need for sugar. Just be careful not to use overripe bananas, as they can be too soft and difficult to handle.
    Always preheat your air fryer to ensure a crisp exterior and tender interior.
    Cut your bananas into even-sized pieces to ensure they cook at the same rate.
    Coat the banana slices evenly with egg wash and breadcrumbs for a uniform coating.
    Place the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between them to allow for proper air circulation.
    Flip the banana fritters to ensure even browning on both sides.
    Timing can vary depending on the air fryer model and thickness of the banana slices so keep an eye on your first batch so they don't burn.
    Our
    Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb is another perfect sweet snack that will make your taste buds so happy. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.4mg
    Keyword air fryer banana fritters, banana dessert, banana fritter, banana fritters in the air fryer
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    Closeup photo of a Banana Fritter held up by hand. The Banana Fritter is half eaten.

    This post was originally published May 2020. It has been updated with new content and images.

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