Air Fryer Pineapple (Printable)

Sweet, caramelized pineapple rings made effortlessly with a blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and lime zest.

# What You Need:

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

06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

07 - Chopped fresh mint

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

02 - Pat pineapple slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better caramelization.

03 - Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, lime zest, and chili powder in a small bowl until evenly incorporated.

04 - Press each pineapple ring into the sugar mixture, turning to coat both sides thoroughly.

05 - Place pineapple rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding.

06 - Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden brown and caramelized.

07 - Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, and sprinkle with fresh mint leaves.

01 -

The natural sugars in pineapple concentrate beautifully, creating those restaurant style caramelized edges without any fuss
Ready in under 25 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for impromptu guests
The spice and citrus combination transforms ordinary canned or fresh pineapple into something extraordinary

02 -

Overcrowding is the enemy, cook in two batches if your air fryer basket is on the smaller side
The sugar mixture will bubble and caramelize, that is exactly what you want so do not panic when it looks glossy
Let them cool for just 2 minutes before serving, the sugar needs to set slightly or it will burn your tongue

03 -

Use tongs to flip the pineapple halfway through, the sugar gets incredibly hot and a fork just does not give you enough control
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper for easier cleanup, just make sure to cut holes for proper air circulation