Air Fryer Pineapple (Printable)

Sweet, caramelized pineapple slices with cinnamon sugar made in the air fryer for a quick tropical dessert or snack.

# 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 (optional)

→ Fat

05 - Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (optional)

# Method:

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.
04 - Sprinkle both sides of the pineapple evenly with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
05 - Arrange the seasoned pineapple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the slices halfway through cooking, until the pineapple is lightly browned and caramelized.
07 - Drizzle with vanilla extract just before serving, if using. Serve warm as is, or with ice cream or yogurt.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates restaurant style caramelization in minutes without heating up your whole kitchen
  • This dessert feels fancy and tropical but requires almost zero effort or cleanup
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or the pineapple will steam instead of caramelize
  • Let the pineapple rest for a minute after cooking, the sugars need a moment to set and become sticky sweet
03 -
  • Pat the pineapple dry with paper towels before adding the oil and sugar for better caramelization
  • If your pineapple is not quite ripe enough, let the coated slices sit for 10 minutes before air frying to draw out moisture

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