Description
Tropical Hawaiian air fryer pineapple caramelizes sweet golden rings with rich brown sugar and cinnamon glaze. Crisp exterior and juicy interior make this simple dessert a quick island-inspired treat you’ll crave after any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and sliced into rings or chunks)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) ground cinnamon
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) melted butter or coconut oil
Optional Toppings:
- Honey (drizzle)
- Shredded coconut (sprinkle)
Instructions
- Slice pineapple into uniform pieces, ensuring consistent thickness for even caramelization and cooking.
- Create a luscious coating by thoroughly combining brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a mixing bowl, ensuring each pineapple slice is generously and evenly glazed.
- Activate air fryer and set temperature precisely to 380°F, allowing 2-3 minutes for complete preheating.
- Carefully arrange pineapple slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to guarantee optimal heat circulation and crisp edges.
- Cook pineapple for 8-10 minutes, rotating pieces midway through cooking process to achieve uniform golden-brown caramelization and enhance natural sweetness.
- Monitor closely during final minutes to prevent burning, watching for rich amber coloration and slightly crisp exterior.
- Delicately remove caramelized pineapple slices from air fryer, letting excess heat dissipate for 1-2 minutes.
- Enhance serving presentation by optional drizzling of honey or sprinkling of shredded coconut, adding complementary texture and flavor dimensions.
- Serve immediately while warm to maximize sensory experience and preserve crisp caramelized edges.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple slices are roughly the same thickness for even cooking and consistent caramelization in the air fryer.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute melted butter with coconut oil or olive oil for a similar richness and caramelization effect.
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom to create unique flavor profiles that complement the sweet pineapple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 113 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg