Air Fryer Pineapple Caramelized (Print View)

Sweet pineapple rings caramelized to perfection with brown sugar, cinnamon, and citrus hint.

# What You Need:

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

02 - 2 tbsp brown sugar

03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon

04 - Zest of 1 lime

05 - Pinch of chili powder (optional)

06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh mint (optional)

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.

02 - Pat the pineapple slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

03 - In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, lime zest, and chili powder if using.

04 - Dip each pineapple ring in the sugar mixture, pressing gently to ensure both sides are evenly coated.

05 - Place the pineapple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

06 - Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the pineapple is caramelized and golden brown.

07 - Serve warm, drizzled with honey or maple syrup, and finish with chopped fresh mint if desired.

01 -

The air fryer creates those gorgeous caramelized edges in minutes, transforming ordinary fruit into something that feels like a restaurant dessert
That unexpected hit of chili powder wakes up your taste buds while the cinnamon and lime keep things familiar and comforting

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Do not skip the paper towel step, I learned this the hard way when my first batch came out steamed instead of caramelized and all that sugar just melted off
The lime zest makes more difference than you would expect, so do not be tempted to leave it out or substitute with lime juice

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If your pineapple is not quite ripe enough, the sugar coating will compensate, but a truly ripe pineapple makes this recipe sing
Work quickly when coating the pineapple in the sugar mixture, as the moisture from the fruit starts dissolving the sugar almost immediately