Description
A quick and tropical dessert featuring juicy pineapple slices caramelized in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating using your air fryer.
Ingredients
Fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into uniform slices, rings, chunks, or spears (about 4 cups)
Light brown sugar (2–4 Tbsp)
Ground cinnamon (1 tsp)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the pineapple into evenly sized pieces for consistent caramelization.
- Toss pineapple in a bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon until fully coated.
- Arrange pieces in a single layer in the basket; lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Air-fry for 6–8 minutes; flip each piece and cook another 6–8 minutes, until golden and caramelized (total 12–16 minutes).
- Cool slightly and serve warm—delicious on its own or topped with ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.
Notes
- Use canned or frozen pineapple: Adjust cook time (frozen or canned needs less time, around 8–12 minutes).
- Alternate sweeteners: Swap brown sugar for coconut sugar, maple sugar, maple syrup, or honey.
- Spice it up: Add cardamom, cloves, all-spice, chili powder, or lime zest for extra flavor.
- Maple-glazed version: Toss chunks in maple syrup and cinnamon instead of sugar for a vegan option.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Reheat using microwave, air fryer, or oven as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
