Air Fryer Pineapple (Printable Version)
Sweet, golden pineapple slices caramelized to perfection in the air fryer with cinnamon and brown sugar.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rings or wedges
→ Sweeteners & Flavor
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fat
05 - Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
03 - Lightly brush the pineapple slices with melted coconut oil or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides generously with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
04 - Arrange the seasoned pineapple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through cooking, until the pineapple is lightly browned and caramelized.
06 - Drizzle with vanilla extract just before serving. Serve warm as is, or accompany with ice cream or yogurt for a complete dessert.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The air fryer gives you that gorgeous caramelized exterior without heating up your whole kitchen or firing up the grill
- Its ready in twenty minutes flat but tastes like something from a fancy tropical restaurant
- This recipe works beautifully for dessert breakfast or even as a fancy topping for savory dishes
02 -
- Do not skip the flip halfway through or you will end up with one side perfectly caramelized and the other sad and pale
- Work in batches rather than crowding the basket because overlapping pineapple steams instead of caramelizes which completely changes the texture
03 -
- Buy a pineapple with at least some golden color rather than completely green for the best natural sweetness
- If your pineapple seems under ripe add an extra minute or two of cooking time to help concentrate the sugars