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This Air Fryer Pineapple with Cinnamon tastes like grilled pineapple! It's like having a taste of summer without the heat! They are healthy and great as a snack or a dessert anytime!
Air Fryer Pineapple With Cinnamon
The other day I walked into the store and saw pineapple on sale. I bought a few and was thinking of ways to eat them. It's the dead of winter and I wanted nothing more than to be somewhere tropical. Even though I can't be there physically, I can get a taste of summer through fresh tropical fruits like pineapple.
Growing up, pineapple is one of my favorite fruits and it still is. We'd eat it, cut up with a sprinkle of salt and red chili powder, or in fresh fruit salads, cooked in curries or cooked with sugar as a dessert. This grilled pineapple makes me nostalgic.
This Air fryer pineapple tastes like grilled with perfectly caramelized edges without the need to turn on the BBQ. Pineapples have a natural sweetness to them so you don't need a lot of sugar. This is a delicious dessert served with ice cream or whipped cream. If you're watching your calories, go with frozen yogurt. They make a fantastic treat on their own too.
Why we love Air Fryer Pineapple Recipe:
- Tastes like grilled
- Healthy snack or dessert
- Few ingredients
- Absolutely delicious!
INGREDIENTS
- Pineapple - I recommend fresh pineapple. I will show you how to cut a pineapple in this post, when you scroll down a bit. Canned pineapple can be used in a pinch.
- Brown sugar
- Melted butter
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cayenne (Optional) - add a nice spicy kick but it's totally optional.
Step by step process
How To Choose A Pineapple
Choose a pineapple with bright green leaves. The pineapples you find in the store are raw. The outer skin should be firm and shouldn't yield when pressed.
I prefer to use ripe pineapples for their natural sweetness so I can use less sugar. To ripen, leave the pineapple in your fruit basket for a few days. When ripe, pineapple skin turns orange and has a sweet smell.
How To Cut Pineapple
Slicing a pineapple is a breeze. Here's how to do it:
How To Make Grilled Pineapple in Air Fryer
Making grilled pineapple in the Air fryer is so easy. Here's how to do it:
- Cut the pinepple into rings or quarters.
- Add the pineapple along with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg into a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Preheat the Air fryer at 380F for 5 minutes.
- Line the Air fryer with parchment paper and place the pineapple slices. Sprinkle more brown sugar on top.
- Air fry at 380F for 12 to 15 minutes until the slices are browned on the edges.
- Remove and serve with vanilla ice cream.
Best Tips
- Use fresh pineapple. If you want to use canned pineapple, drain the slices and dry them with a paper towel.
- Preheat the Air fryer to cook faster and to mimic grilling.
- Line the Air fryer basket with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Place slices in a single layer.
- Cook in batches if needed.
What Air Fryer to Use
Best Basket Type Air Fryer: Cosori 5.8 quart
Toaster Oven Style Air Fryer: Power Air Fryer
What To Serve Air Fryer Pineapple With
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping for a fantastic dessert. Frozen vanilla yogurt would taste great too if you're watching your calories.
Make sure to save the butter and brown sugar sauce to pour on the ice cream. That's so delicious!
This grilled pineapple can be served on its own along with your dinner too. They'd be a great side dish with meat or chicken dishes.
Is Pineapple Good For You?
This tropical fruit has an impressive nutrient profile.
Pineapple is low in calories, has a significant amount of Vitamin C and Manganese.
It's also full of antioxidants and has digestive enzymes that can break down protein. So pineapple is one of the best fruits to have after a protein-heavy meal.
How To Store and Reheat
To store leftover Air fryer pineapple, place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. We had a few pineapples prepped in the fridge for when the cravings struck and had it throughout the week.
You can reheat them in the microwave or in the Air fryer.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Pineapple With Cinnamon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced around 8 to 10 rings
- ¼ cup brown sugar plus 2 tablespoon to sprinkle
- 3 tbs melted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Cut the pinepple into rings or quarters.Add the pineapple along with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg into a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Preheat the Air fryer at 380F for 5 minutes.
- Line the Air fryer with parchment paper and place the pineapple slices. Sprinkle more brown sugar on top.
- Air fry at 380F for 12 to 15 minutes until the slices are browned on the edges..
- You can turn the pineapple slices and grill on the other side for 1 or 2 minutes, if you prefer.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Store - in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
- Reheat - in the microwave or Air fryer.
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