Air Fryer Pineapple

Sweet, juicy, and caramelized to golden brown perfection, this Air Fryer Pineapple recipe is the ultimate healthy dessert or tropical side dish. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll get a delicious treat that satisfies your sweet tooth in under 15 minutes.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 12

Servings:

Calories: 51kcal

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2-3 Cups Pineapple Spears, Rings, or Chunks

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
In a bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of brown sugar and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Add 2–3 cups of fresh pineapple chunks, spears, or rings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the sugar mixture.
Place the coated pineapple in the preheated air fryer in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
Air fry at 375°F for 5–7 minutes.
Open the air fryer basket, flip the pineapple, and cook for another 5–7 minutes.
Carefully remove the pineapple from the air fryer and let it cool for a few minutes before serving — the hot sugar can burn.
Serving Ideas: Enjoy the caramelized pineapple warm or cold. Serve it with vanilla ice cream as a dessert, or use it as a sweet topping for grilled chicken, pork, or fish.

Notes

*Recipe tested with Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer 5.8qt Basket style air fryer.

Substitutions:

Use canned Pineapple for fresh pineapple. Drain canned pineapple and place on paper towel to absorb additional liquid before coating in sugar mixture.

Replace Brown Sugar with Maple syrup. Maple Syrup with cinnamon will coat pineapple nicely allowing a rich caramelization during the Air Fryer process.

Serving Suggestions:

Dessert: Serve Air Fryer Pineapple warm. Top caramelized pineapple on shortbread with heavy cream. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Or enjoy as is.

Savory: Grilled Air Fryer Pineapple is delicious as a side dish. Add to Fish, Pork or Chicken recipes. Family favorite topped on a juicy hamburger! Perfect with grilled vegetables too!

Air Fryer Tips:

Fresh Pineapple vs Canned Pineapple ~ Canned Pineapple rings or chunks will Air Fry in less time because of it's smaller/thiner size.

After flipping pineapple over in Air Fryer Basket watch ever 2 minutes until desired tenderness is reached.

Storage & Make Ahead

Store: Place leftover air fryer pineapple in an airtight container or sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2–3 days. It’s just as tasty cold and makes a refreshing snack or topping straight from the fridge.
Freeze: Let the pineapple cool completely, then freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container—this helps prevent clumping and keeps those sweet pineapple pieces separate.
Reheat: Pop the frozen or chilled pineapple into the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes or until warmed through. You can also use the microwave in a pinch, though air frying gives the best caramelized texture.
Make Ahead: To prep ahead, cut and coat the pineapple in the brown sugar mixture and refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 24 hours. When you're ready, toss it into the air fryer for a quick and easy treat!

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