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Air Fryer Pineapple Recipe

Megan
Air fryer pineapple is a quick and easy to make grilled pineapple recipe made using an air fryer instead of a grill.  Caramelized pineapples are made with fresh pineapple coated in brown sugar and cinnamon, air fried to golden perfection. Serve as is or with cold vanilla ice cream for a wonderfully healthy pineapple dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer
  • 1 knife
  • 1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pineapple cut into cubes, spears or rings (about 4 cups of cut pineapple)
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons (25 - 50 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 (190 C). 
    Slice, core and cut the fresh pineapple into slices, spears, chunks or rings. Make sure to cut the pineapple into even sized pieces. This ensures the pineapple fries or is grilled evenly and at the same time.
    1 pineapple cut into cubes, spears or rings
  • Toss the pineapple into a bowl with light brown sugar and ground cinnamon until all the pineapple is fully coated. 
    2 - 4 tablespoons (25 - 50 g) light brown sugar , 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Lightly spray the air fryer tray or basket with a non stick cooking spray. Fry the pineapple for 6 - 8 minutes. Then carefully pull the air fryer basket out, flip each of the pineapple pieces and return to the air fryer for an additional 6 - 8 minutes.
    Air fry the pineapple for 12 - 16 minutes total or until your preferred level of caramelization.
  • After the pineapple is grilled or air fried, cool the pineapple slightly until warm. Serve as is or serve this delectable caramelized pineapple with ice cream, whipped cream, or to top a a stack of pancakes.

Notes

Store: Transfer any leftover caramelized pineapple into an airtight container to store in the fridge for up to 4 - 5 days. Enjoy cold from the fridge or reheat in the microwave for 20 - 30 seconds. 
Pineapple Rings: These are about the same thickness as pineapple chunks and will ary fry for the same amount of time, 12 - 16 minutes. 
Pineapple Spears: These are a bit bigger and thicker than pineapple chunks and will fry for about 16 - 18 minutes. 
Canned Pineapple: This pineapple is softer than fresh pineapple and will need to fry for less time, about 8 - 10 minutes. 
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