Former Great British Bake Off contestant Rowan Claughton has revealed a banana bread recipe that completely abandons the traditional oven in favour of an air fryer, claiming it produces the 'perfect' loaf every time. The recipe, shared on TikTok as part of his 'Baking on a Budget' series, costs under £5 for a full loaf and just 62p per slice.
Why the Air Fryer Works Better
According to Rowan, the air fryer delivers an ideal rise and a mouthwatering crust, outperforming a conventional oven. He advises baking the banana bread at a modest 150°C for one hour. In his TikTok video, Rowan exclaimed: "Look at that... that is so good. It's come out better in the air fryer. That is the perfect banana bread."
Recipe Details and Cost
The total cost for all ingredients is £4.98, making it an affordable baking option. The video has garnered over 6,408 views, 577 likes, and 15 comments, with viewers praising the results. One user, Olutska, commented: "Looks amazing! might add some cinnamon on top too!" Another, Eleanor, wrote: "Omg I am making this!!!"
Tips to Prevent Sinking
When viewer Klaudia asked for advice on preventing banana from sinking to the bottom, Rowan responded: "The banana has to be almost puree and really really beaten into the sugar and marg! In this recipe the banana has no risk of sinking."
Full Ingredient List
- 210g margarine
- 100g light brown sugar
- 110g caster sugar
- Three medium ripe bananas
- One tsp vanilla extract
- Three large eggs
- 210g self raising flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped
Method
In a large mixing bowl, crush the bananas until completely smooth. Incorporate the sugar, vanilla, eggs, and margarine. Beat thoroughly until well combined, then fold in the flour and baking powder. Mix together and stir in the chopped chocolate. Line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment and pour in the batter. Cook in the air fryer at 150°C for 60 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.
This recipe offers a simple, cost-effective way to enjoy banana bread with consistent results, leveraging the air fryer's efficiency and even heat distribution.
