Air Fryer Banana Pudding

Air Fryer Banana Pudding:

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Banana Slices: Slice the ripe bananas and set them aside.
3. Prepare Vanilla Pudding:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth.
   • Let it sit for a couple of minutes to thicken.
4. Prepare Whipped Cream:
   • In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
   • Gently fold in the vanilla extract into the whipped cream.
5. Assemble Banana Pudding Cups:
   • In individual serving cups or a baking dish, layer crushed vanilla wafers on the bottom.
   • Drizzle melted butter over the crushed wafers.
6. Layering:
   • Add a layer of sliced bananas over the wafers.
   • Pour a portion of the prepared vanilla pudding over the bananas.
   • Add a layer of whipped cream.
7. Repeat Layers:
   • Repeat the layering process until you fill the cups or dish, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
8. Air Fry:
   • Place the cups or dish in the preheated air fryer basket.
   • Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes or until the top is golden and the pudding is set.
9. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the banana pudding to cool for a few minutes.
   • Serve warm or refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving for a chilled version.

Enjoy your delicious air-fried banana pudding! You can garnish with additional banana slices or crushed wafers if desired.