Air Fryer Banana Muffins: Soft, Fluffy, and Ready in Minutes!

Instructions

1. Prepare Muffin Liners: Stack 3 paper liners for each muffin (creating a 3-layered liner) and set them aside.
2. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 350°F and preheat for 8 minutes. The air fryer will run empty during this time, which helps kick-start the baking process.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt). Whisk until well mixed.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a larger bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients (mashed banana, light brown sugar, yogurt, vegetable oil, and egg) until smooth.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix. Fold in half of the chopped walnuts.
6. Prepare for Baking: Once the air fryer is preheated, quickly place the 7 stacked muffin liners into the air fryer basket (they should fit snugly). Divide the muffin batter evenly between the paper liners and sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top. Tip: Work quickly when pouring the batter into the liners to maintain the heat inside the air fryer.
7. Bake the Muffins: Close the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 320°F for 12 minutes. Check the muffins after 10 minutes; they should be golden on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool before enjoying the soft, fluffy goodness!

Enjoy!

These Air Fryer Banana Muffins are perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. The air fryer makes them super convenient and ensures that they’re baked to perfection in minutes! Enjoy the soft, banana-flavored center with a crispy, walnut-topped finish. Happy baking!