Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapple Slices (Printable Version)

Sweet pineapple rings air-fried to golden perfection with brown sugar and cinnamon. Ready in 20 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rings or wedges

02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar

03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

05 - Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (optional)

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.

02 - In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.

03 - Lightly brush the pineapple slices with melted coconut oil or spray with cooking spray for extra caramelization.

04 - Sprinkle both sides of the pineapple slices evenly with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.

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

06 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until the pineapple is lightly browned and caramelized.

07 - Drizzle with vanilla extract just before serving, if using. Serve warm as is, or with ice cream or yogurt.

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The air fryer creates this incredible caramelized exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy, almost like grilled pineapple but way faster
It transforms a basic fruit into something that feels fancy enough for dinner guests but simple enough for a Tuesday night craving

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Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket or the pineapple will steam instead of caramelize, turning mushy instead of getting those lovely edges
The pineapple continues cooking slightly after you remove it, so pull them out when they look just a minute underdone for perfect texture

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Look for a pineapple with golden-yellow skin and a sweet smell at the base, that's how you know it's perfectly ripe and ready for air frying
If your pineapple isn't quite ripe enough, let it sit on the counter for a couple days before cooking for the best natural sweetness