Air Fryer Pineapple (Printable view)

Golden pineapple rings with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lime zest, air-fried to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Topping

02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - Zest of 1 lime
05 - Pinch of chili powder (optional)

→ To Serve

06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
07 - Chopped fresh mint (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
02 - Pat the pineapple slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve better caramelization.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, lime zest, and chili powder if using. Mix thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
04 - Dip each pineapple ring into the sugar mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to both sides evenly.
05 - Place the coated pineapple rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
06 - Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping the pineapple rings halfway through the cooking time. The pineapple is ready when caramelized and golden brown with slightly charred edges.
07 - Serve the pineapple warm while still caramelized. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired and finish with chopped fresh mint for a bright, refreshing contrast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this incredible caramelized crust that you'd normally need a grill or oven for, but in half the time
  • That tiny pinch of chili powder creates this amazing sweet heat that makes people ask what's in it
  • It transforms an ordinary fruit into something that feels like dessert from a restaurant
02 -
  • Wet pineapple won't caramelize properly, so take the extra time to pat it really dry before coating
  • Every air fryer runs differently, so start checking at 8 minutes if yours runs hot
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes before eating, that hot sugar will burn you faster than you'd think
03 -
  • Buy pineapple that's already slightly soft to the touch, it'll caramelize better than firm underripe fruit
  • If the sugar mixture isn't sticking, brush the pineapple lightly with water before dipping

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