Description
This Air Fryer Pineapple recipe delivers a quick, juicy, and perfectly caramelized tropical treat. Using the air fryer enhances the pineapple’s natural sweetness and creates a golden, crisp exterior with minimal effort. Ideal as a healthy snack, dessert, or flavorful side dish, it’s perfect all year round and easy to customize with spices, herbs, or sweeteners.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe fresh pineapple (about 3 to 4 cups, cut into 1/2 inch rings or chunks)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Remove the skin and slice the pineapple into rings or chunks about 1/2 inch thick to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Pineapple: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and lime juice. Toss the pineapple pieces with olive oil or melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the sugar mixture over the fruit, coating each piece well.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. This helps the pineapple caramelize properly when placed inside.
- Air Fry the Pineapple: Arrange pineapple slices or chunks in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through carefully with tongs to ensure even caramelization on all sides.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the golden, lightly charred pineapple from the air fryer and serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose ripe pineapple for the best sweetness and juiciness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper crisping.
- Flip pineapple pieces gently halfway through cooking using tongs for even browning.
- Watch cooking time closely to avoid drying out the pineapple.
- Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or ginger for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg