Air Fryer Pineapple Caramelized (Printable)

Sweet, golden pineapple rings caramelized to perfection with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lime zest.

# What You'll 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)

# How to Prepare:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates perfectly caramelized edges while keeping the inside juicy and tender
  • Ready in under 25 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant dessert menu
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket leads to steaming instead of caramelizing, so work in batches
  • The sugar mixture burns easily if left too long, so set a timer and check at the 8 minute mark
03 -
  • Use tongs to flip the pineapple halfway through cooking without burning your fingers
  • Let the pineapple rest for 2 minutes after cooking to let the caramel set slightly

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