Description
Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapple is a quick, easy dessert that turns fresh pineapple into a caramel-kissed treat in minutes. Using an air fryer, the fruit’s natural sugars brown perfectly while staying juicy, creating a tender interior and a glossy, golden exterior. This recipe calls for brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and vanilla extract, delivering a sweet tropical flavor ideal for parties, weeknight cravings, or a simple after-dinner indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 ripe pineapple
- peeled and cored
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- melted
- Cinnamon
- to taste
Instructions
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- Prepare the pineapple
Cut pineapple into rings or wedges about ½‑inch thick.
- Mix coating
Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Coat pineapple
Toss pineapple pieces in the sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer
Set to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Air fry
Arrange pineapple in a single layer, cook 10‑12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Finish
Drizzle melted butter over hot pineapple and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra caramel flavor
- increase brown sugar to 1/3 cup and add a pinch of extra cinnamon. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a classic combo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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