Air Fryer Mason Jar Banana Bread

Air Fryer Mason Jar Banana Bread — Banana bread is a classic breakfast staple. It’s sweet, moist, and the perfect way to start your day. But it can be tough to bake banana bread from scratch when you’re on the go because it requires both time and a lot of attention. With this Air Fryer Mason Jar Banana Bread recipe, we’ve found a solution for busy cooks who want their favorite morning treat without all the hassle! It takes just 10 minutes in an air fryer and only 8 ingredients that are probably already in your pantry!

Air Fryer Mason Jar Banana Bread is an amazing and delicious recipe. Air Fried to perfection in a mason jar! This is the perfect breakfast for anyone looking for great and easy air fryer breakfast recipes.

There is nothing better than a slice of, in this instance, a jar of banana bread. The air fryer does an amazing job at baking. So, if you love banana bread as much as my family, the next time you go to the grocery store, bring home the bananas and ignore them for a while. Once they are ready for a great banana bread recipe, reach for this recipe.

I love a portable breakfast, my kids will eat this on the way to school, or my husband will eat it on the way to work. Portable and delicious, and relatively healthy. What can be better?

Looking for even more Air Fryer Quick Bread Recipes? Some of my favorites are AIR FRYER APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD, AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI BREAD, AIR FRYER, PUMPKIN NUT BREAD, and AIR FRYER BANANA BREAD MUG CAKE.

Banana Bread In A Jar

This is a straightforward recipe, air fried in mason jars. You can use ramekins, but I had some extra mason jars leftover from my canning days, and I thought, why not?

So, while it looks odd, Banana Bread in A Jar has been around for a long time. My mother used to use them and bake them up. The moisture from the jar actually makes great and moister banana bread.

Ingredients Needed

• Shortening: Adds fat for moist, tender banana bread texture
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the bread and enhances golden color
• Eggs: Provides structure and binds the ingredients together
• Bananas: Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture
• Water: Helps combine ingredients and keeps bread moist
• All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base and structure of the bread
• Baking Powder: Leavens the bread for a light, fluffy texture
• Baking Soda: Helps bread rise and balances banana acidity
• Ground Cinnamon: Adds warm, aromatic spice flavor throughout
• Ground Cloves: Provides deep, earthy spice flavor notes
• Salt: Enhances flavors and balances sweetness in bread
• Pecans: Adds crunchy texture and nutty flavor to bread

How To Make Air Fryer Mason Jar Banana Bread

Step One: Start by creaming the shortening and granulated sugar, and fold in the eggs.

Step Two: Mix well.

Step Three: Add the bananas, and mix well.

Step Four: In another bowl, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, cloves, and salt, and mix well.

Step Five: Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, and mix well.

Step Six: Fold in the diced pecans.

Step Seven: Pour the banana bread batter into the mason jars, filling about 2/3 the way full.

Step Eight: Set the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting. Set cook time for 12-15 minutes.

Air Fryer Mason Jar Banana Bread Recipe Tips

• Use ripe bananas: The riper, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
• Grease jars well: Prevent sticking by thoroughly greasing or lining the inside of your mason jars.
• Don’t overfill: Fill jars only 2/3 full to give the bread room to rise without overflowing.
• Check for doneness: Insert a toothpick; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.
• Cool before serving: Let the jars sit a few minutes before removing or eating to avoid burns.
• Mix-ins are optional: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for extra flavor.

Storing Instructions

• Room Temperature: Let the bread cool completely, then cover each jar with a lid or plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerator: Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for up to 5 days to keep the bread moist and fresh.
• Freezing: Remove the bread from jars if desired, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Air Fryer Mason Jar Banana Bread Recipe Faqs

What kind of mason jars should I use? You must use only canning jars designated for canning and baking (like Ball or Kerr brands) with wide mouths. Ensure they are freezer and heat-safe and are free of cracks. Never use jars with visible seams or painted designs.

What size mason jar is best? Small 4-ounce or 8-ounce (half-pint) jars are ideal. They fit well in most air fryers and allow the bread to cook quickly and evenly. Larger jars may not cook through before the edges dry out.

How full should I fill the jars? Only fill the jars about halfway or 2/3 full (no more). The batter needs plenty of room to rise without spilling over the top during the air frying process.

Do I use the lids or rings? No. Do not bake the jars with the lids or rings on. The lids create pressure and can be dangerous. You bake the bread directly in the open jar.

How do I prevent the top from burning? Mason jars focus the heat, so the top can brown fast. If the top is golden brown but the center is not done, loosely cover the top of the jars with a small piece of aluminum foil for the remainder of the cooking time.

How do I check if the bread is done? Use a thin wooden skewer or toothpick and insert it into the center of the bread in one of the jars. It should come out clean (not wet batter) when fully cooked.

More Air Fryer Recipes

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• EASY AIR FRYER, PUMPKIN NUT BREAD
• AIR FRYER, ZUCCHINI BREAD
• AIR FRYER, APPLE STREUSEL QUICK BREAD

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