These Air Fryer Banana Pancake Dippers are a quick and fun breakfast or snack that everyone will love. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and naturally sweet from bananas, they’re perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own.
Start your morning (or satisfy an afternoon craving) with these Air Fryer Banana Pancake Dippers, a fun twist on classic pancakes.
Easy to make and ready in minutes, they come out perfectly crispy on the outside while staying soft and tender inside.
Naturally sweet from ripe bananas, they’re ideal for dipping in syrup, nut butter, or enjoying straight from the plate, making breakfast or snack time effortless and delicious.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick and Easy: Ready in minutes with minimal prep, perfect for busy mornings or snacks.
- Naturally Sweet: Made with ripe bananas, so no extra sugar is needed.
- Crispy Outside, Soft Inside: Air fryer magic creates the perfect texture every time.
- Kid-Friendly: Fun finger food that kids love to dip and eat.
- Versatile Serving Options: Enjoy with syrup, nut butter, or eat plain for a healthy treat.
Ingredients Needed
- Ripe bananas: Sliced horizontally for easy dipping and cooking
- All-purpose flour: For light and fluffy pancake batter
- Baking powder: To help pancakes rise and stay fluffy
- Brown sugar: For a touch of natural sweetness
- Salt: To enhance flavor in the pancake batter
- Milk: To create smooth and pourable pancake mixture
- Sour cream: For tender, moist, and rich pancakes
- Large eggs: To bind ingredients and add structure
- Pure vanilla extract: For warm, aromatic flavor notes
- Melted chocolate or maple syrup for dipping and serving
How To Make Air Fryer Banana Pancake Dippers
Step One: In a large bowl, add your pancake batter ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, milk, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Step Two: Then slice your bananas horizontally and di them into the pancake batter. As you coat the bananas, place them onto the parchment paper.
Step Three: Set the air fryer temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, and set cook time for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, cook until they are golden brown.
Air Fryer Banana Pancake Dippers Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket: Give each banana slice space for even crisping.
- Use ripe bananas: They add natural sweetness and a soft interior.
- Coat bananas fully in the pancake batter, ensures golden, fluffy results.
- Flip halfway through cooking: Helps both sides get crispy and evenly browned.
- Optional toppings: Drizzle with melted chocolate, maple syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Storing Instructions
- Store leftover pancake dippers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes to restore crispiness.
- You can also freeze cooked dippers in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag; reheat straight from frozen in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Banana Pancake Dippers Recipe Faqs
Can I make these banana pancake dippers ahead of time? Yes! You can prepare and refrigerate them for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes before serving.
Can I freeze these pancake dippers? Absolutely! Freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in the air fryer for 5–6 minutes at 350°F.
Can I use another type of fruit instead of bananas? Yes! Strawberries, apple slices, or even pineapple chunks work well, just adjust cooking time for size and moisture content.
Do I need to flip the pancake dippers while air frying? Flipping halfway ensures they cook evenly and get golden brown on both sides.
Can I make these gluten-free or vegan? Use a gluten-free pancake mix or substitute non-dairy milk and a flax egg to make them vegan-friendly.
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Air Fryer Banana Pancake Dippers
Description
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas, sliced horizontally
Pancake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Serve With: Melted chocolate, or maple syrup
Instructions
- Start by lining your air fryer basket with parchment paper, then spray your parchment paper with cooking spray. (No preheating required)
- In a large bowl, add your pancake batter ingredients. Whisk the 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- Then slice your 3 large bananas horizontally and dip them into the pancake batter. As you coat the bananas, place them onto the parchment paper.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, and set cook time for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, cook until they are golden brown.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Cooking Spray
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