What matters
Very overripe bananas collapse more readily and are harder to lift after cooking.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer chocolate bananas
Air fryer chocolate bananas made with peeled banana halves and dark chocolate. A closed shallow dish catches the warm fruit juices as they bake.
Total time
19 min
Calories
186 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Melt chocolate and gently soften bananas
Two small desserts from two small bananas. The listed weight is peeled flesh. Choose ripe but firm fruit and plain dark chocolate; no extra toppings are needed.
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Recipe
Air fryer chocolate bananas
Air fryer chocolate bananas made with peeled banana halves and dark chocolate. A closed shallow dish catches the warm fruit juices as they bake.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Peel and weigh bananas, then halve lengthways. Arrange four halves cut-side up in a shallow dish with a closed base. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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2
Mix and season
Make a shallow slit along each half without cutting through. Break chocolate into small pieces and tuck into the slits. Keep loose pieces inside the dish, not directly in the basket.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Cook about 6 minutes at 180 °C until banana is soft and chocolate warm. Check visually; some chocolate keeps its shape but softens when touched.
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4
Check and serve
Remove with gloves. Gently spread chocolate with a spoon if needed. Let cool briefly, then lift the soft banana halves and juices onto plates.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer chocolate bananas
Serving guidance
Calculated for banana and dark chocolate, without ice cream, cream or nuts.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Add a small pinch of cinnamon to the cut surfaces before cooking.
Milk chocolate melts differently and is sweeter; watch the surface especially early.
Nutrition per serving
186kcal
25.8 gCarbohydrates
2.6 gProtein
6.9 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer chocolate bananas
Not in this version. Peel the bananas and cook them in a closed-base dish.
Some types hold their outline when warm. Check gently with a spoon before extending cooking unnecessarily.
Not recommended: chocolate and juice can run through the holes and burn on the hot base.
Not automatically. Ordinary dark chocolate contains sugar; check the chosen product’s ingredients.
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