Caramelized Roasted Bananas
Caramelized Roasted Bananas combine ripe bananas, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon; air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes until caramelized and golden, perfect over ice cream.
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Method
- 1
Halve bananas lengthwise (leave skins on for easier handling). Brush cut sides with melted butter.
- 2
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle generously over the cut sides.
- 3
Place cut-side up in the basket. Air fry at 380°F for 8-10 minutes until caramelized and golden.
- 4
Carefully remove from skins. Serve warm over vanilla ice cream with chopped nuts and a drizzle of honey.
Pro tip. Use ripe bananas with some brown spots — they have more sugar to caramelize. Underripe bananas won't develop that toffee-like flavor.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 10 minutes. The same dish takes about 17 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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