Description
This Air Fryer Pineapple recipe caramelizes fresh pineapple into a sweet, juicy, slightly crispy treat. A quick, healthy, and tropical snack or dessert ready in just minutes!
Ingredients
1 large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed
3 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp melted butter
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
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Prepare Pineapple: Peel, core, and cut pineapple into bite-sized cubes.
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Mix Coating: In a bowl, whisk brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
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Coat Pineapple: Add pineapple cubes and toss until evenly coated.
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Preheat Air Fryer: Set to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3–5 minutes.
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Arrange & Cook: Place pineapple in a single layer in the basket. Air fry 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and caramelized.
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Serve: Enjoy warm as-is, or drizzle with honey, sprinkle cinnamon, or pair with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
For extra crisp edges, cook 1–2 minutes longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
Keywords: Air fryer pineapple, caramelized pineapple, healthy snack, tropical dessert, pineapple recipe, sweet treat, gluten-free dessert, cinnamon pineapple, easy fruit recipe, quick pineapple