Air Fryer Pineapple Ultimate (Printable Version)

Golden pineapple rings with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lime zest—perfectly caramelized in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

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

02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

04 - Zest of 1 lime

05 - Pinch of chili powder (optional)

06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh mint (optional)

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, coating both sides evenly.

05 - Place pineapple slices in single layer in air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding.

06 - Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and caramelized.

07 - Serve warm with honey or maple syrup drizzle and fresh mint garnish if desired.

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You get restaurant style caramelized fruit in under 15 minutes with almost zero effort
The combination of warm spices and bright citrus makes every bite feel like a vacation

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Overcrowding the basket is the fastest way to end up with steamed fruit instead of caramelized perfection
The sugar mixture burns easily, so set a timer and check at the 8 minute mark your pineapple might finish faster than expected

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Use tongs to flip the pineapple halfway through cooking, because the sugar gets incredibly hot and sticky
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper for easier cleanup, but make sure to cut holes for proper airflow