Caramelized Air Fryer Pineapple (Printable Version)

Golden caramelized pineapple with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lime zest—ready in under 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 medium ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rings

02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

04 - Zest of 1 lime

05 - Pinch of chili powder (optional)

06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh mint (optional)

01 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes before cooking.

02 - Pat pineapple slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

03 - Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, lime zest, and chili powder in a small bowl until evenly blended.

04 - Press each pineapple ring into the sugar mixture, turning to coat both sides thoroughly.

05 - Place pineapple rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.

06 - Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are caramelized and golden brown.

07 - Transfer warm pineapple to serving plates. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle with fresh mint if desired.

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The air fryer creates this incredible caramelized crust you normally only get from grilling
Ready in under 15 minutes with almost zero effort
That hit of chili powder against the sweet pineapple is pure magic

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Overcrowding the basket leads to steaming instead of caramelizing—do it in batches if needed
The sugar mixture can burn quickly toward the end, so keep an eye on those last few minutes
Pineapple continues to soften slightly after cooking, so remove while still firm

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Choose a pineapple with yellowish-orange skin for peak sweetness
Let the coated pineapple sit for 5 minutes before cooking to help the sugar adhere better