Air Fryer Banana Cake

This Air Fryer Banana Cake is irresistibly soft and fluffy, with a perfectly crusty top that adds just the right texture and flavor. With only 5 minutes of prep, it’s a foolproof air fryer dessert recipe!

Course Air Fryer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fry banana cake, air fryer banana cake, air fryer cake, banana cake air fryer recipe, banana cake in air fryer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings Servings

Calories 266kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup + 2 tablespoons mashed banana about 2 medium
½ cup light brown sugar packed
½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt (not Greek)
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts for topping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 340°F. It will run empty during this time, which helps jump-start the baking process. While it preheats, prepare the cake batter.
Grease a 6-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a small bowl and whisk to combine.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, brown sugar, sour cream, oil, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Add the flour mixture and gently fold it in using a rubber spatula, mixing just until combined.
Transfer batter to the prepared pan, smooth top and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
Set the air fryer to 330°F. Once ready, place the cake pan into the air fryer basket and bake until the cake is golden brown and fully cooked through, about 35 minutes.
👉 Start checking the cake for doneness at the 35-minute mark by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
If it comes out with wet batter, continue baking for another 5 to 10 minutes, checking again as needed. If the top is browning too quickly before the center is fully cooked, loosely tent it with a piece of aluminum foil and continue baking until the cake is done.
Place the cake pan on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

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Notes

Bananas – Mash the bananas thoroughly. I prefer using a potato masher for a smoother texture, but a fork works just fine too.

How many bananas? – You’ll need two medium or one large banana for this recipe. Be sure to measure the mashed banana to match the quantity specified in the recipe, as the exact amount is key for the right texture.

Cake Pan – A 6-inch round baking pan works perfectly. You can also use a 8-inch pan, but the cake will be done much faster.

Air Fryer Used – This recipe was tested in the Instant Pot 6-quart Vortex Air Fryer. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.

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