One banana and five minutes… that’s all it takes for maximum melty magic! This Air Fryer Stuffed Banana is loaded with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips, plus crunchy nuts for good measure. A quick trip through the air fryer turns the fruit nice and soft while the filling gets gloriously gooey. Think of it as a banana split meets a campfire banana boat! And as a dietitian, I love that the banana brings fiber and potassium, while peanut butter and nuts add protein and heart-healthy fat.

Three baked bananas split open on a white plate, filled with chocolate chips and nuts for a delicious Air Fryer Banana Split. A spoon is in one banana. Nearby, you’ll find more bananas, a striped napkin, cinnamon, and a bowl of nuts and chocolate chips.

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This recipe brings campfire nostalgia right into your kitchen, no crackling flames or sleeping bag required. Simply slice open a banana, load it up and pop it into the air fryer for five minutes. The chocolate and nut butter melt into every nook and cranny, while the chopped nuts add the perfect crunch. Telling scary stories (or digging in during a scary movie) is still highly encouraged! 😉

A ripe banana sliced open with a knife lies on a wooden cutting board, ready to become an Air Fryer Banana Split. The cutting board has a handle with a rope loop, and the knife has a red handle. The background is a light-colored surface.
A ripe, spotted banana split open lengthwise sits on a rectangular wooden cutting board with a handle and string, on a light-colored surface—perfectly prepped for an Air Fryer Banana Split creation.
A ripe banana with chopped nuts and dried fruit inside sits on a wooden cutting board, inspired by an Air Fryer Banana Split, with a small cup of mixed dried fruit and nuts nearby.
A baked Air Fryer Banana Split filled with nuts and chocolate chips sits in an air fryer basket. Bananas, a bowl of nuts and chocolate chips, and striped towels are nearby on a light countertop.

Why this banana deserves a campfire song

  • Camp vibes, kitchen convenience: You get all the fun of a campfire treat without having to build an actual fire.
  • Five-minute meltiness: The air fryer quickly softens the fruit and turns the filling warm and molten.
  • Built-in serving vessel: The peel holds everything together, so you can dig right in with a spoon.
  • Stuff it your way: Swap in almond or cashew butter, try walnuts or pecans, or add coconut and mini marshmallows. For a fruity finish, spoon on my Blueberry Chia Jam after air-frying.
Three baked bananas filled with nuts and chocolate chips are served on a white plate, creating a delightful take on the Air Fryer Banana Split. Bananas, a small bowl of cinnamon, metal tongs, and an air fryer are in the background on a light countertop.

The banana sweet spot

Choose a yellow banana that’s ripe but still firm enough to hold its shape. A few brown speckles are welcome, but an overly soft banana can turn mushy in the air fryer. And be careful not to slice through the bottom of the peel. You want a snug little pocket that keeps the filling tucked inside.

Whether you’re reliving summer-camp memories or simply craving something warm and banana-chocolatey, this little treat brings fireside fun to any night of the week!

Two baked bananas split open on a white plate, filled with melted chocolate and chopped nuts for a delicious Air Fryer Banana Split. A spoon rests inside one banana. Nearby are fresh bananas, a bowl of cinnamon, a bowl of mixed nuts, and a striped napkin.
A plate with baked bananas stuffed with chocolate and nuts, reminiscent of an Air Fryer Banana Split. A fork holds a bite topped with cream. Fresh bananas and a striped napkin are nearby in the background.

More treats for happy campers of all ages!

Also, my Chocolate Peanut Butter Toast with Fruit is an easy option for kids and grown-ups alike. There’s a little something for everyone!

Three baked bananas split open and filled with chocolate chips and nuts sit on a white plate, creating the ultimate Air Fryer Banana Split. A fork is taking a bite. Surrounding items include whole bananas, a bowl of nuts, a striped towel, and a small bowl of cinnamon.

Craving s’more campfire magic? Try my Banana S’mores next!

Two baked bananas split open on a white plate, filled with melted chocolate and chopped nuts for a delicious Air Fryer Banana Split. A spoon rests inside one banana. Nearby are fresh bananas, a bowl of cinnamon, a bowl of mixed nuts, and a striped napkin.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Banana

Campfire nostalgia, air-fryer ease! Peanut butter, chocolate, and nuts melt into a gooey filling inside a soft, creamy banana.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 banana
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter, or nut butter of choice
  • 1 tablespoon dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • Sprinkle of ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400ºF.
  • Without cutting all the way through, slice your banana (in the skin) lengthwise and slightly open the banana to form a pocket. Spread the insides with nut butter and stuff in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
  • Gently place the banana in the air fryer basket and cook for about 5 minutes.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 280Carbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gTotal Fat: 17g— Unsaturated Fat: 13g— Saturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 70mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 20g— Natural Sugar: 13g— Added Sugar: 7g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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