Jamaican Banana Bread

Jamaican Banana Bread (Air Fryer Recipe)

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Intro:

Jamaican Banana Bread takes traditional banana bread to the next level with the bold flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla—plus a splash of dark rum or coconut essence for tropical depth. Made in the air fryer, it’s quicker than baking in a conventional oven and yields a moist, golden loaf with a tender crumb and caramelized top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35–40 minutes

Cooling Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: ~1 hour

Ingredients (Makes 1 small loaf, 6–8 slices):

Dry Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp allspice

Wet Ingredients:

2 large ripe bananas (mashed)

¼ cup melted butter or oil

½ cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp dark rum or ½ tsp coconut essence (optional)

Optional Add-ins:

¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

2 tbsp shredded coconut or raisins

Instructions:

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a bowl, whisk together:

Flour

Baking soda

Baking powder

Salt

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Allspice

Set aside.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in:

Melted butter or oil

Brown sugar

Egg

Vanilla

Rum or coconut essence (if using)

Whisk until smooth and combined.

Combine:

Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

Stir just until combined (do not overmix).

Fold in nuts, coconut, or raisins if using.

Prep Pan & Air Fryer:

Grease a 6-inch loaf pan (or line with parchment).

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Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.

Preheat air fryer at 310°F (155°C) for 3 minutes.

Air Fry:

Place the loaf pan into the air fryer basket.

Cook at 310°F (155°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

If top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through.

Cool:

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Tips and Tricks:

Use very ripe bananas (the more brown spots, the better).

Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the loaf tender.

Add a sprinkle of brown sugar on top before baking for a caramelized crust.

You can double the batch and bake in two small pans in separate batches.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or a drizzle of honey.

Top with toasted coconut or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Toast slices and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate for 8 slices):

Calories: 185

Fat: 8g

Carbohydrates: 26g

Sugar: 14g

Protein: 2.5g

Fiber: 1.5g