Learn how to make Easy Air Fryer Banana Donuts! Soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet, these banana donuts are quick, easy, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Looking for a delicious, quick, and healthier donut option? These Air Fryer Banana Donuts are soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet thanks to ripe bananas.
Made in the air fryer, they require minimal effort and no deep frying, making them the perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or even a guilt-free dessert. Plus, they’re family-friendly and easy to customize with your favorite toppings!
If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Donut Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER CINNAMON ROLL BITES, AIR FRYER COPYCAT KRISPY KREME DONUTS, and AIR FRYER SOUR CREAM DONUTS.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Healthier Option: No deep frying and naturally sweetened with bananas.
- Soft & Fluffy: Perfect texture that melts in your mouth.
- Customizable: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon sugar.
- Kid-Friendly: A fun breakfast or snack that kids love.
Ingredients Needed
- All-Purpose Flour – Provides structure and lightness for soft banana donuts.
- Baking Soda – Helps donuts rise and become fluffy quickly.
- Salt – Enhances the overall flavor of the donuts.
- Butter – Adds richness, moisture, and tender texture to donuts.
- Granulated Sugar – Sweetens the banana donut batter naturally and evenly.
- Eggs – Binds ingredients together and provides structure.
- Pure Vanilla Extract – Adds warm, aromatic flavor to the donut batter.
- Ripe Bananas – Naturally sweet, moist, and flavorful for the donuts.
- Sour Cream – Adds moisture, tang, and soft texture to donuts.
- Ground Cinnamon – Provides warm, cozy flavor enhancing the banana taste.
How To Make Easy Air Fryer Banana Donuts
Step One: In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Once combined, add in the eggs, vanilla, bananas, and sour cream mix well.
Step Two: Spray your pan with cooking spray, and then pour your batter into the prepared pan, filling about 2/3 the way full.
Step Three: Set the pan into the Air Fryer, and set the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, and set the cook time for 10-12 minutes.
Step Four: Let the donuts cool slightly, while you melt the butter, and mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step Five: Dip the donut into the melted butter and then into the ground cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Easy Air Fryer Banana Donuts Recipe Tips
- Use ripe bananas – The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the donuts.
- Don’t overmix the batter – Overmixing can make donuts dense instead of fluffy.
- Use cooking spray or silicone molds – Prevents sticking and makes removal easy.
- Check for doneness – Insert a toothpick; it should come out clean when cooked.
- Customize toppings – Add a cinnamon sugar coating, powdered sugar, or a simple glaze.
- Cool slightly before glazing – Ensures the glaze adheres without melting completely off.
Storing, Freezing & Reheating Instructions
- Storing: Store cooled banana donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freezing: Freeze cooled donuts in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Reheating: Warm donuts in the air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes or microwave for 10–15 seconds until soft and heated through.
Easy Air Fryer Banana Donuts Recipe Faqs
Can I use overripe bananas? Yes! Overripe bananas are perfect for sweetness and moisture.
Can I make these donuts vegan? You can substitute eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based milk and butter.
How long do the donuts stay fresh? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Can I freeze these donuts? Yes, freeze cooled donuts in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
How do I reheat them? Warm in the air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes or microwave for 10–15 seconds.
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Easy Air Fryer Banana Donuts Recipe
Description
Ingredients
Banana Donuts:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large bananas, ripe
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted, unsalted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Once combined, add in the eggs, vanilla, bananas, and sour cream mix well.
- Spray your pan with cooking spray, and then pour your batter into the prepared pan, filling about 2/3 the way full.
- Set the pan into the Air Fryer, and set the temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Let the donuts cool slightly while you melt the butter, and mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Dip the donut into the melted butter and then into the ground cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Donut Pan, or Donut Mold
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
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Velma
Any way these could be made in ramekins in a basket style air fryer? What temp and how long? They sound delicious!