Air Fryer Pineapple is going to knock your socks off! It’s sweet, juicy, tastes grilled, and you only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep to make it. An easy and fantastic summer treat when the fruit is in season, or use canned pineapple to make pineapple in the air fryer all year long.
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Air Fryer Pineapple
My family gets so excited when summer rolls around and the market is in abundance with pineapple. Pineapple is a wonderful tropical fruit that tastes so great cold or warm. Pineapple in an air fryer is another easy way to prepare it.
This air fryer pineapple recipe has a caramelized coating from brown sugar and the best texture. It can be enjoyed as a quick and simple snack or serve it for dessert with a little ice cream or whipped cream!
Ingredients Needed
This air fried pineapple recipe is made with just four simple ingredients.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Pineapple – Fresh ripe pineapple is ideal, but canned pineapple can be used, too. Make sure the pieces are all the same size.
- Melted Butter – We prefer unsalted butter for this recipe.
- Brown sugar – For sweetness and what creates the caramelization.
- Cinnamon – Provides a delicious warm flavor.
How to Make Pineapple in an Air Fryer
It doesn’t get much easier than this pineapple recipe! If you don’t have an air fryer yet, this is yet another reason to get one. Here’s a summary of how to make it:
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Prepare the pineapple. Peel, core, and slice the pineapple into 8 to 10 rings (1/4-inch thick), then into quarters.
- Toss with other ingredients. Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon; dump over the pineapple and gently toss to coat.
- Place in Air Fryer. Place pineapple in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Air Fry. Cook for 12-15 minutes in a 380F preheated air fryer, flipping the slices halfway through, until caramelized.
Air Fryer Tips
Like any other air fryer recipe, here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your air fried pineapple turns out with the best results.
- Cut fruit into the same size pieces. For even cooking, make sure your fruit is all cut to the same size.
- Preheat the air fryer. Just like an oven, it’s best to preheat your air fryer so it’ll already be hot and ready for the fruit.
- Air fry in batches. Make sure not to over-crowd your air fryer. Proper air circulation and space in between the food is critical for air fried food to cook evenly and turn out. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook in batches.
- Air fry in a single layer. Place the pineapple slices in the basket one at a time, don’t dump. This will help avoid breaking them and also prevent excess liquid from dripping down below your basket and smoking.
Serving Suggestions
Cooked pineapple can be enjoyed warm or cold, as a side dish or dessert. We absolutely love it with some vanilla ice cream or a dollop of homemade whipped cream. A drizzle of caramel sauce is amazing, too!
Storing Cooked Pineapple
If you have any cooked pineapple leftover, allow it to cool off completely. Then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 2-3 days.
Video: How to Make Air Fryer Pineapple
More Pineapple Recipes:
- Pineapple Mimosas
- Pineapple Cucumber Salad
- No Bake Pineapple Lush
- Easy Pineapple Dip
- Pineapple Fritter Rings
- Pineapple Smoothie
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Air Fryer Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- vanilla ice cream or whipped cream , for serving, optional
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the pineapple into 8 to 10 rings (1/4-inch thick), then into quarters. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon; dump over the pineapple and gently toss to coat.
- Preheat the Air fryer to 380F for 5 minutes.
- Using tongs, gently place pineapple pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, until caramelized.
- Enjoy warm as is or with some vanilla ice cream!
I just got an air fryer and this was the first recipe I tried using it. Loved it!! We don’t own a grill, so I am thrilled to be able to cook pineapple as if it tasted like it came off the grill…and also not heat up my kitchen in the summer time.
Love his recipe!!!!