Air Fryer Banana Muffins

How to Make Air Fryer Banana Muffins

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   Step 1: Preheat and prepare

   Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Line a 6-cup silicone or paper muffin tin that fits your air fryer basket, or use individual silicone liners; lightly spray with oil if using paper liners.
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   Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients

   In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Whisk in the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined and slightly frothy.

   For this step

   • 2 mediumRipe bananas, mashed
   • 1 largeLarge egg
   • 1/4 cupMilk (dairy or plant)
   • 1/4 cupUnsalted butter, melted
   • 1 tspVanilla extract
   
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   Step 3: Combine the dry ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, packed brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed. This ensures even leavening and prevents clumps of sugar.

   For this step

   • 1 1/2 cupsAll-purpose flour
   • 1/2 cupPacked brown sugar
   • 1 tspBaking powder
   • 1/4 tspFine salt
   
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   Step 4: Fold wet into dry and add mix-ins

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined — a few small lumps are fine and prevent tough muffins. Fold in the chocolate chips if using, taking care not to overmix.

   For this step

   • 1/3 cupChocolate chips (optional)
   
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   Step 5: Portion and air-fry

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; let cool in the basket for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
   

1. Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Line a 6-cup silicone or paper muffin tin that fits your air fryer basket, or use individual silicone liners; lightly spray with oil if using paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Whisk in the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined and slightly frothy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, packed brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed. This ensures even leavening and prevents clumps of sugar.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined — a few small lumps are fine and prevent tough muffins. Fold in the chocolate chips if using, taking care not to overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; let cool in the basket for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.