Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapple (Printable)

Sweet pineapple rings caramelized to golden perfection with brown sugar and warm spices.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 medium ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rings

→ Topping

02 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - Zest of 1 lime
05 - Pinch of chili powder (optional)

→ To Serve

06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
07 - Chopped fresh mint (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat pineapple rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, lime zest, and chili powder in a small bowl.
04 - Dip each pineapple ring into the sugar mixture, pressing gently to coat both sides evenly.
05 - Place coated pineapple rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until pineapple rings are caramelized and golden brown.
07 - Transfer to serving plates, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, and sprinkle with fresh mint if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of warm tropical sweetness and that hint of spicy heat feels like dessert magic happened in ten minutes flat
  • It transforms ordinary fruit into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen with zero actual effort
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the number one mistake that leads to disappointing results
  • Work in batches rather than trying to squeeze everything in at once
  • Extra moisture on the pineapple prevents proper caramelization
03 -
  • Room temperature pineapple cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
  • The lime zest is not optional because that citrus brightens all that rich sugar

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