Description
Sweet, caramelized Air Fryer Pineapple brings tropical paradise right to your plate with minimal effort. Crisp edges and juicy center promise a delightful dessert that satisfies your craving for something quick and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 whole fresh pineapple
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Optional Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully slice the fresh pineapple into uniform rings, removing the tough core and outer skin with precision, creating even pieces for consistent cooking.
- Blend the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a small bowl, creating a fragrant spice mixture that will enhance the pineapple’s natural sweetness.
- Generously coat each pineapple ring with the spice blend, ensuring complete and even coverage on both sides of the fruit.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F, allowing it to reach the optimal temperature for caramelizing the pineapple’s natural sugars.
- Arrange the spiced pineapple rings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to ensure proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Cook the pineapple rings for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process to achieve a beautiful golden-brown caramelization on both sides.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the pineapple rings from the air fryer, noting their slightly crisp edges and glistening surface.
- Drizzle the warm pineapple rings with honey for an extra touch of sweetness and shine.
- Serve immediately alongside a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast of warm, caramelized fruit and cool, smooth ice cream.
Notes
- Slice pineapple with a sharp knife for clean, uniform rings that cook evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Mix spices thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly, preventing clumping and ensuring each bite has balanced sweetness and warmth.
- Experiment with alternative spices like cardamom or ginger for unique flavor profiles that complement the pineapple’s natural sweetness.
- Pat pineapple rings dry before seasoning to help spice mixture adhere better and promote optimal caramelization in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg