Quick Caramelized Banana Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Caramelizing
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2 medium ripe bananas (yellow with no black spots)
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2 teaspoons dairy-free butter (or regular butter if not dairy-free)
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1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
# Instructions:
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Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
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While the air fryer preheats, peel your bananas and slice them lengthways down the middle.
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Melt the butter in a small bowl using a microwave or in a saucepan over low heat.
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In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
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Place the banana halves on a piece of foil with several holes poked in it, shaped to fit in your air fryer basket.
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Using a pastry brush, gently coat the cut surfaces of the bananas with the melted butter.
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Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered bananas.
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Carefully lift the foil with the prepared bananas and place in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7-9 minutes without flipping. For more caramelization, add another 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
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When your bananas are beautifully caramelized, remove them from the air fryer and allow them to cool for 1-2 minutes.
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Enjoy your caramelized bananas on their own or as a delicious topping for vanilla ice cream.
# Notes:
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Use foil with a few holes to minimize mess, or try air fryer liners.
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Choose ripe yellow bananas - overripe (black spotted) bananas will become mushy, while underripe (green) bananas won't soften or sweeten properly.
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For variety, try slicing bananas into rounds instead of halves.
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Since air fryers vary, watch closely and remove when golden and caramelized.