Moist, fluffy, and filled with melty chocolate chips – made right in the air fryer!
If you’ve got ripe bananas sitting on your counter and a craving for something sweet and cozy, this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is calling your name. It’s soft, comforting, and made entirely in your air fryer—yes, even the loaf!
This is a no-fuss, one-bowl recipe that your whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Quick and easy – no oven needed
✔️ Great way to use up ripe bananas
✔️ Perfectly sweet and studded with chocolate chips
✔️ Kid-approved and freezer-friendly
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Spray oil (for greasing the loaf pan)
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat your air fryer to 330°F.
Grease a standard loaf pan with spray oil and set aside.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and well combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
4. Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top if you’d like.
5. Fill the Loaf Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Air Fry to Perfection
Place the pan into the preheated air fryer and cook for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Slice
Let the banana bread cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps it set and slice cleanly.
Tips & Variations
- Add walnuts or pecans for a bit of crunch.
- Want it extra sweet? Use milk chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers wrapped in foil or an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days—or freeze slices individually for easy snacks.
This banana bread is the ultimate cozy treat—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with rich banana flavor and gooey chocolate chips. And yes, your air fryer can do it all.