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    Published: Nov 12, 2021 · Modified: Nov 12, 2021 by sushma iyer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Air Fryer Banana Bread (Egg-Free & Dairy-Free)

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    Yielding a super moist and soft texture, this Air Fryer Banana Bread gets done under 30 mins. It is a 1 bowl recipe, Eggless and also has a Dairy Free option pls hundreds of positive rating on Youtube!!

    baked bread placed on a white cake stand with milk and cookies in the background

    About Air Fryer Banana Bread recipe

    Banana Bread is a type of quick bread that is made using ripe bananas and that's how it gets its name. Crispy on the outside and soft and light in texture from within, a quick bread recipe needs just basic pantry staple ingredients.

    Apart from being egg-free and dairy-free, this recipe can be made using just a bowl and spatula.

    And the best part - baked in an air fryer!!

    Why you must try this recipe?

    1. You literally need half the time you would need to bake in an oven, so baking in air fryer saves energy, time, and power.
    2. Makes a teeny-weeny size. So naturally portion controlled.
    3. Perfect for a small family for 4. No leftovers whatsoever.
    4. It is a one bowl banana bread recipe - Mash the bananas, add the wet ingredients followed by dry. Mix and bake.
    5. Another biggest advantage is that you do not end up heating your kitchen, a boon for summer baking. (I live in New Zealand and we are having the hottest days at the moment).

    Ingredients needed:

    ingredients needed to make banana bread in air fryer
    1. Bananas - This is no brainer right!! But the catch is to use over-ripe bananas to lend the moistness and sweetness to the recipe.
    2. Milk - Use dairy free milk like almond milk or oat milk to make this recipe dairy free.
    3. Walnuts - Adding add-ons like Nuts or choco chips is optional but gives a nice texture to the cake.

    Step by Step Instructions:

    collage of steps showing how to make the quick bread batter
    • In a bowl mash the bananas and add the sugar, oil, milk and vanilla. Whisk to combine everything (image 1-2).
    • Place a sieve on top add the dry ingredients - flour reserving about a tbsp of it, baking powder, baking soda and salt (image 3). Sieve them together. Combine using a spatula.
    • Add the chopped walnuts to the reserved flour and coat it well (image 4).
    collage of steps explaining how to bake the bread in the air fryer
    • Then add it to the bowl and combine everything to a cake batter like consistency.
    • Transfer the batter to a 6 inch cake pan that is buttered and pre-lined with a parchment paper (image 5).
    • Pre-heat the air fryer at 180°C for 3-5 mins. Place the cake pan in the pre-heated air fryer and bake at 180° for 20 mins (image 6).
    • After 20 mins open the air fryer, place an aluminium foil on top of the cake and bake for another 5-8 mins or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean (image 7).
    • Once baked, carefully remove the cake pan. Let the cake sit in the cake pan for another 3-4 mins (image 8) then invert on to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

    I bet this air fryer banana bread without eggs is going to become your comfort recipe but the key here is to use ripe bananas which keeps the bread soft and moist.

    But, How Ripe the Bananas should be for making Banana Bread?

    The riper the better. The skin of the bananas should literally be black as seen in the ingredients image above or at the least should have nice black feckles all around.

    Simply leave the bananas on your counter-top to ripen or you can keep it in the rice bag overnight to ripen or as a quick alternative microwave the bananas in bursts of 30 seconds. 

    This is a secret tip to ripen the bananas for bread quickly.

    Storage Instructions:

    Once cooled store the vegan banana bread in an air tight container for up to 2 days on your kitchen counter and up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

    Can we freeze this Banana Bread made in the Air Fryer?

    Yes absolutely. Once cooled cling wrap the cake well and then freeze for up to 2 months.

    When ready to eat, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave for few seconds.

    two square cut slices of the bread placed on top of each other to show the texture.

    Baker's Tips:

    1. Please use over-ripe bananas for this recipe. If your banana is not ripe then you can consider using this microwave tip to ripen your bananas quickly.
    2. Ensure to chop the walnuts well and coat it with flour so that you get an even dispersement of the same once baked.
    3. Always pre-heat your air fryer for atleast 3-5 mins irrespective of the recipe that you are making.
    4. Cover the banana cake with an aluminium foil midway through baking to avoid over-browning on top.
    5. As a general rule of thumb, when it comes to baking ensure that you are not over-mixing the batter and also are lining your cake pan well before baking.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can I bake this bread in an oven instead of air fryer?

    Yes you can. Consider checking our vegan banana bread recipe to follow the instructions for the same.

    Why bake banana bread in an air fryer?

    It is no brainer that being compact air fryer takes half the time as needed in the oven saving you time, money, power and energy. Great alternative for summer baking as you won't end up heating up your kitchen.

    How to make Vegan Banana Bread in Air Fryer?

    Simply substitute the milk in the recipe with almond milk or oat milk to make a dairy-free banana bread. I have shared a detailed post on vegan banana bread recipe, you can consider following that too if you like.

    How long to bake the bread?

    Bake the bread until the sides of the bread are crisp and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Since sometimes baking in the air fryer can cause too much browning on top I prefer placing an aluminium foil on top towards the final 10 mins of baking to stop it from browning too much. Another point to note is that if your bananas are very ripe then due to excess moisture it might take another additional 1 to 2 mins for you to bake the bread than what the recipe calls for.

    How to enhance the Flavour Quotient?

    Adding spices is a great way to do so. My family is not a big fan of cinnamon so I have not included in the recipe. But adding 1tsp of cinnamon would truly enhance the flavour. You can also consider adding all spice or ginger powder to bring that holiday vibes.

    Related Recipes:

    1. Eggless Banana Bread recipe
    2. Air Fryer Rava/Semolina Cake

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    Air Fryer Banana Bread - Egg-free and Dairy-Free

    Crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside this Air Fryer Banana Bread comes together in 30 mins and is a one bowl recipe
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 28 minutes
    Servings 6 inch cake
    Calories 256kcal
    Author Sushma Iyer

    Ingredients

    • 1 banana, mashed (comes to 1/2 cup mashed bananas)
    • 1/2 cup (100 gms) Sugar
    • 3 tbsp Oil
    • 2 tbsp Milk refer notes
    • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
    • 1 cup (120 gms) APF/Maida
    • 3/4 tsp Baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 1/4 cup (30 gms) Walnuts

    Instructions

    • In a bowl mash the bananas and add the sugar, oil, milk and vanilla. Whisk to combine everything.
    • Place a sieve on top and add the dry ingredients - flour (reserving about a tbsp of it), baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sieve them together.
    • Combine to form a cake batter. And when you could still see some bits of flour left in the batter that is when you add the walnuts but do remember to coat the walnuts with the reserved flour and then add.
    • Fold to form the cake batter and then transfer it to a pre-lined 6 inch cake pan. Smoothen the top and sprinkle more chopped walnuts on top if you like.
    • Pre-heat the air fryer at 180°C for 3-5 mins.
    • Place the cake pan in the pre-heated air fryer and bake at 180° for 20 mins.
    • After 20 mins open the air fryer, place an aluminium foil on top of the cake and bake for another 5-8 mins or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
    • Once baked, carefully remove the cake pan. Let the cake sit in the cake pan for another 3-4 mins then invert on to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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    Notes

    1. To make it dairy free use almond or oat milk in place of regular milk.
    2. Make sure to use ripe bananas. If it is not ripe you can keep it in a rice bag overnight or simply microwave it in a burst of 30 seconds to quickly ripen the bananas.
    3. If the bananas are too ripe then it would mean too much moisture in the batter so you might need additional 1-2 mins to bake the cake.
    4. Ensure to chop the walnuts well and coat it with flour so that you get an even dispersement of the same once baked.
    5. Cover the banana cake with an aluminium foil midway through baking to avoid over-browning on top.
    6. Always pre-heat your air fryer for atleast 3-5 mins irrespective of the recipe that you are making.
    7. As a general rule of thumb, when it comes to baking ensure that you are not over-mixing the batter and also are lining your cake pan well before baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. GeoC says

      March 24, 2022 at 8:56 am

      Maida flour is not commonly sold in U.S. markets. Can common baking flour or even bread flour be substituted?

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      • sushma iyer says

        March 24, 2022 at 2:17 pm

        Hi GeoC.. APF stands for All Purpose Flour or Plain Flour which I believe is easily available in US markets.. You can use that.. 🙂 Hope this helps 🙂

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