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Golden brown banana muffins stacked on a white plate — fluffy and baked to perfection

Delicious Air Fryer Banana Muffins – Quick, Fluffy & Ready in 15 Min

Ifra Shahnawaz
These soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet banana muffins are made right in your air fryer — no oven, no mess! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunch boxes. Eggless and healthy options included.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 muffins
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • airfryer
  • Muffin liners (silicone or paper)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork or potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour or almond/oat flour
  • ¾ cup sugar or coconut/brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup melted butter or olive/coconut oil
  • 1 cup milk regular or plant-based
  • 1 egg or chia egg for eggless option
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional: Chocolate chips chopped nuts, cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and preheat for 5 minutes.
  • Mash & Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, mash bananas. Add sugar, egg, milk, vanilla, and oil. Mix until smooth.
    Mashed ripe bananas in a bowl mixed with egg, sugar, milk, and melted butter
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold to combine.
    Dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, and cinnamon combined in a mixing bowl
  • Add Optional Toppings: Mix in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using.
    Banana muffin batter mixed with chopped walnuts and chocolate chips
  • Fill Muffin Liners: Fill silicone or paper muffin liners ¾ full and place them in the air fryer basket.
    White silicone muffin liners filled ¾ with banana muffin batter in air fryer basket
  • Air Fry Muffins: Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 15–17 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick—it should come out clean when the muffins are ready.
    Golden banana muffins baking in air fryer at 320°F for 15 minutes
  • Cool & Serve: Let muffins rest for 2 minutes. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
    5-Minute Air Fryer Banana Muffins Recipe You'll Fall in Love With

Notes

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use overripe bananas for extra natural sweetness.
  •  Avoid overmixing—that's the key to a light and fluffy texture.
  • Cover loosely with foil if muffins brown too fast.
  • Make mini muffins? Reduce cook time to 10–12 mins.
 
🍽 Serving Suggestions
  • Breakfast: With coffee or chai
  • Snack: Add almond butter or cream cheese
  • Dessert: Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • On the go: Pack in lunchboxes for a healthy treat
 
❄️ Storage & Freezing
  • Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for 2 days.
  • Fridge: Up to 4 days.
  •  Freezer: Store in sealed bags and freeze for up to 3 months.. Reheat in an air fryer or microwave before serving.
 
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