My easy air fryer banana muffins have no sugar added, yet they’re soft, moist, and flavorful. Made with wholesome ingredients like naturally sweet fruit and whole grains, these banana bread muffins make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack, with no special air fryer muffin pan required. The whole family will love this delicious air fryer recipe. It’s comfort food with a healthy twist!
🍌 Air Fryer Banana Muffins Ingredients
To make my air fryer banana muffin recipe, you’ll need the following:
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about 5-6 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour (40g)
- 2 tablespoons dry milk powder (12g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ tablespoons milk
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking oil spray
- Muffin toppings (optional; 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips or nuts, or 4 banana slices)
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This muffin recipe is a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas. I like to peel ripe bananas, break them into chunks, and freeze them individually in bags. Once thawed in the microwave or fridge, they’re ready to use in all kinds of baking projects.
I topped these muffins with a few chocolate chips for air fryer banana chocolate chip muffins. To keep them with no added sugar, use Lily’s baking chips, or try chopped walnuts or thin banana slices instead.
Dry powdered milk can be hard to find, but it’s worth keeping on hand. It works well in baked goods and can replace part of the flour to boost protein without affecting flavor, plus it’s useful in a pinch when you can’t get to the store.
Since this recipe has no egg, these muffins are easy to make vegan. Just swap the milk and milk powder for plant based alternatives. Here is a soy milk powder that you can try.
Non-stick paper-lined foil muffin cups are my favorite because they hold their shape, so no muffin pan is needed. Silicone muffin cups also work but may affect baking time, while regular muffin papers are thin and usually need to be layered up.
All air fryers cook a bit differently, so check often when testing a new recipe and adjust the timing as needed.
🧁 How to Make Air Fryer Banana Muffins
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, baking powder, and cinnamon. In a separate small bowl, stir together the mashed banana, milk, and oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
Lightly mist four muffin papers with cooking spray. If your muffin papers cannot stand on their own, layer them or place them in a muffin tin that fits inside your air fryer. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared wrappers.
If desired, gently press chocolate chips or other toppings into the tops of the muffins.
Air fry at 325F (163C) for 10 minutes. If using an air fryer oven, place the muffins on a rack in the middle of the air fryer.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. For the best texture, let the muffins cool to room temperature before eating.
Air frying muffins saves time since they cook in about 10 minutes, roughly the same time most ovens take to preheat. They brown a bit more on top but stay soft and delicious inside.
What makes muffins light and fluffy?
Using enough baking powder helps the muffins rise properly. It is also important not to overmix the batter, which can make muffins dense or rubbery. Stir only until the wet and dry ingredients come together, then stop.
Storage
Wrap leftover air fryer muffins in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days. These banana muffins also freeze well. Store them in a freezer safe bag with the air pressed out, then thaw completely in the refrigerator before eating.
Air Fryer Banana Muffins Recipe
My easy air fryer banana muffins have no sugar added, yet they’re soft, moist, and flavorful.
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 88 kcal
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, baking powder, and cinnamon. In a separate small bowl, stir together the mashed banana, milk, and oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Lightly mist four muffin papers with cooking spray. If your muffin papers cannot stand on their own, layer them or place them in a muffin tin that fits inside your air fryer. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared wrappers. If desired, gently press chocolate chips or other toppings into the tops of the muffins.
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Air fry at 325°F (163°C) for 10 minutes. If using an air fryer oven, place the muffins on a rack in the middle of the air fryer. There is no need to preheat the air fryer first.
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Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. For the best texture, let the muffins cool to room temperature before eating.
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💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 1 recipe (may help support fat loss). Unlike many store-bought muffins, one homemade air fryer banana muffin is under 100 calories. Bakery muffins often land between 300 and 500 calories, closer to a small meal. This recipe makes muffins that are more snack sized, and the small batch can also make portions easier to manage.
These muffins are made without butter, which keeps the saturated fat lower. The milk powder adds a small boost of calcium and protein without changing the flavor.
Whole wheat flour provides whole grains and more fiber than white flour (you could also use spelt flour if you’d prefer). The batter has no added sugar, with the sweetness coming from ripe bananas, unless you add sweetened toppings. There’s no white sugar, maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar needed to make this healthier recipe.
Nutrition information is for one banana muffin with no toppings.
nutrition info disclaimer
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
“To taste” means to your preferences, which may have to be visual to follow food safety rules. Please don’t eat undercooked food x
Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 15.9gProtein: 2.3gFat: 2.2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 136.9mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 1.9gVitamin A: 2.3% DVVitamin C: 5.4% DVCalcium: 6.2% DVIron: 2.3% DV
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