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Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapple


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bright and bubbly air fryer caramelized pineapple, perfect as a snack or dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium fresh pineapple (about 900 g / 2 lb)
  • 30 g light brown sugar (2 tbsp)
  • 15 ml neutral oil (1 tbsp)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 15 ml lime juice (1 tbsp)
  • 15 g melted butter (1 tbsp, optional)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Choose and trim the pineapple: Cut off the top and bottom, trim the skin, and slice into 12 uniform wedges.
  2. Mix the coating: Combine the brown sugar, neutral oil, cinnamon, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
  3. Preheat the air fryer: Set to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
  4. Coat the pineapple: Brush the pineapple pieces with the sugar-oil mixture and place in the air fryer basket.
  5. Air-fry the first side: Cook for 6 minutes, checking at 5 minutes.
  6. Finish and glaze: Air-fry an additional 4–6 minutes until golden-brown.
  7. Add lime and butter (optional): Brush with melted butter mixed with lime juice and vanilla.
  8. Serve warm: Enjoy the pineapple within 5–10 minutes for the best texture.

Notes

Cut pieces uniformly to ensure even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 3.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg