Air Fryer Banana Boats

Name: Air Fryer Banana Boats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, unpeeled; 2 tbsp chocolate chips; 2 tbsp mini marshmallows; 1 tbsp chopped peanuts or peanut butter (optional)

Bananas split in the peel, stuffed with chocolate and marshmallows, then heated until molten. Foil keeps the mess in the peel so the basket stays clean.

13 min total
350°F / 177°C
2 servings
5 min prep

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Keep the peel on

The peel is the boat. You eat the inside with a spoon.

Ripe but firm

Yellow with a few spots. Green bananas stay starchy; black ones collapse.

Wrap loosely

Foil holds the filling in without sealing steam into a soggy banana.

Air Fryer Banana Boats

Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min · Total 13 min · 2 servings

Air Fryer350°F / 177°C

Basket time8 min

Flip / shakesee steps

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Two boats side by side is fine. Do not stack.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Stuff

Slice each banana lengthwise through the peel, deep enough to open a pocket but not cut all the way through. Gently pry the fruit open.
Banana split in peel and stuffed with chocolate and marshmallows
Stuff with chocolate chips, marshmallows and peanuts if using. Wrap each banana loosely in foil.

Heat

Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 6-8 minutes until the fruit is soft and the filling is melted. Open carefully. Steam is hot.
Foil-wrapped banana boats in the air fryer basket
Serve in the peel with a spoon.