These Air Fryer Banana Nut Muffins are tender, moist, and filled with sweet banana flavor and crunchy nuts. Ready in minutes, they’re a delicious breakfast, brunch, or snack option for any time of day.
Start your day with these Air Fryer Banana Nut Muffins, a cozy and wholesome treat that’s ready in minutes.
Soft, moist, and bursting with natural banana sweetness, they’re complemented by crunchy nuts for extra texture and flavor.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack, these muffins are simple to make and deliver a homemade bakery taste without the fuss.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Soft and Moist: Each muffin is tender with a perfect crumb.
- Packed with Flavor: Ripe bananas and crunchy nuts make every bite delicious.
- Quick and Easy: Ready in minutes using your air fryer.
- Perfect Anytime: Great for breakfast, brunch, or a wholesome snack.
- Minimal Cleanup: Air fryer cooking and muffin tins make cleanup simple.
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Ingredients Needed
- Bananas: This banana muffin has so many bananas in them. They are the star ingredients. Use ripe or overripe bananas for the best flavor! It’s almost like eating a banana bread muffin!
- Butter: Use room temperature unsalted butter for the best flavor. If you only have salted butter, omit the salt in the recipe.
- Granulated Sugar: I used white sugar, but you can easily switch it out for born sugar if you want a deeper flavor.
- Egg: I used room temperature, large eggs.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Use only pure vanilla extract for fantastic flavor!
- Baking Soda: This will help your muffins rise and make them airy and delicious!
- Baking Powder: Check the expiration date. You only want to use fresh baking powder!
- Ground Cinnamon: Nothing goes better with bananas than ground cinnamon!
- Salt: Omit if using salted butter.
- All-Purpose Flour: Use regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Walnuts: Use diced or crushed walnuts. You can also use pecans.
How To Make Air Fryer Banana Nut Muffins
Step One: In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and flour until smooth.
Step Two: Stir the batter until smooth, then gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
Step Three: Grease your muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray, then evenly spoon the batter into each cup. Place the muffin tin in the air fryer basket and cook at 320°F for 12 minutes.
Step Four: After 12 minutes, check the muffins for doneness. If needed, cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Air Fryer Banana Nut Muffins Recipe Tips
- Use ripe bananas: The riper, the sweeter and more flavorful the muffins.
- Fold in walnuts gently: Keeps the batter light and ensures even distribution.
- Check your air fryer: Cooking times may vary depending on your model.
- Avoid overfilling muffin cups: Fill about 2/3 full to prevent overflow.
- Optional add-ins: Add chocolate chips, cinnamon sugar, or a drizzle of glaze for extra flavor.
Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days; warm slightly before serving.
- Freezing: Wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil, place in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly before eating.
Air Fryer Banana Nut Muffins Recipe Faqs
Can I use frozen bananas? Yes, but thaw them first and drain excess liquid for best results.
Can I skip the nuts? Absolutely! The muffins will still be soft and flavorful without walnuts.
How do I know when muffins are done? A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Can I freeze these muffins? Yes, wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
Can I add other mix-ins? Chocolate chips, dried fruit, or extra cinnamon work perfectly.
How should I store leftovers? Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Baking Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a muffin tin, fill each cup 2/3 full, and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Air Fryer Banana Nut Muffins
Description
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas, ripe
- 1/3 cup butter, unsalted & melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup walnuts, or pecans
Instructions
- Start by mixing the 3 medium bananas, 1/3 cup butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour together in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the 1 cup walnuts.
- Spray your muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread your batter into the prepared pan, and place the muffin tin into your air fryer basket. Set the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F and set cook time for for 12-15 minutes.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Paper Liners
Nutrition
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