Fast easy tips on how to ripen bananas fast so they are quickly ready for your banana recipes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Fruit
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to ripen bananas, how to ripen bananas fast
Servings: 1varies
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Nikki Gladd
Ingredients
bananas
Instructions
If you have NO bananas and you’re running to the store, skip the green bananas and look for bananas that are already ripen in a basket off to the side of the banana stand. Some stores set aside older bananas just for those of us that need them in a pinch!
If you have about an hour to spare, bake the bananas with the peels in tact on a lined baking sheet at 250°F for 20-30 minutes (until they turn completely brown). I said an hour to spare because you need to allow time for them to cool before using them.
If you have time to plan the night before, place the fresh bananas in a paper bag (add an apple or an overripe banana if you have them). This seals off the oxygen and quickens the ripening process.
If you need the ripe bananas immediately with no time to spare, you can quickly microwave your unripe bananas. Pierce the unpeeled bananas with a fork and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Keep your eyes on it!
If you are planning a couple of days in advance and already have one ripe banana but need a bunch of bananas for your recipe, place bananas on the counter next to the ripe banana. This increases the amount of ethylene gas circulating around the bananas to speed the process. If you can, add an apple or two to the basket, too.