Air Fryer Pineapple (Print Layout)
Sweet, golden pineapple slices with caramelized edges, ready in minutes.
# What You 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 (optional)
→ Fat
05 - Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (optional)
# 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 for extra caramelization, then sprinkle both sides with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
04 - Arrange the seasoned pineapple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Air fry for 8-10 minutes, turning the slices halfway through cooking, until the pineapple is lightly browned and caramelized.
06 - Drizzle with vanilla extract just before serving, if desired. Serve warm as is, or pair with ice cream or yogurt.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The air fryer creates restaurant-style caramelization in minutes without turning on your oven
- It transforms plain pineapple into something that tastes like a fancy dessert with almost zero effort
02 -
- Overcrowding the basket will steam the pineapple instead of caramelizing it. I learned this the hard way when I tried to cook a whole pineapple at once and ended up with mushy, sad fruit.
- The sugar burns easily if you walk away. Stay close and check them a minute early if your air fryer runs hot like mine does.
03 -
- Use a ripe pineapple that's yellow-gold rather than green for the best natural sweetness
- Let the pineapple rest in the basket for about 30 seconds after cooking to develop even more caramelization