Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapple, a quick and delicious dessert perfect for summer gatherings or an evening treat. This recipe highlights the sweet, juicy essence of fresh pineapple, enhanced with brown sugar and cinnamon for a rich caramel flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create an impressive dessert that pairs beautifully with ice cream or yogurt. Serve warm with a fresh splash of lime zest for an unforgettable finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 slices of fresh pineapple
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Core the pineapple and slice it into 1/4 inch thick rings.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Place pineapple slices in the air fryer basket and sprinkle half of the sugar mixture on one side.
- Cook at 380°F for 7-8 minutes until caramelized.
- Flip the slices, add remaining sugar mixture, and cook for another 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm, garnished with lime zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg