Description
Tropical sweetness meets crispy caramelization in this air fryer caramelized pineapple delight. Golden brown edges and honey-kissed flavor make this simple dessert a quick Caribbean-inspired treat you’ll crave after any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pineapple (whole), peeled and cored
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) light brown sugar
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cinnamon
Instructions
- Activate the air fryer to 375°F, creating an optimal environment for transforming fresh pineapple into a caramelized delicacy.
- Extract core from the pineapple and carefully slice into uniform rings, preparing them for a sweet transformation.
- Create a fragrant coating by thoroughly blending light brown sugar with ground cinnamon in a small mixing bowl, ensuring complete integration of the spices.
- Generously dust each pineapple ring with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, massaging the blend onto both surfaces to maximize flavor penetration.
- Arrange pineapple rings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to allow proper heat circulation.
- Rotate the rings midway through cooking, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown caramelized exterior with crisp edges.
- Cook for approximately 15-16 minutes total, monitoring the color and texture to achieve a perfect balance between softness and caramelization.
- Carefully remove the transformed pineapple rings, letting them rest momentarily to stabilize their delicate caramelized surface.
- Plate the warm rings as an independent sweet treat or as an elegant accompaniment to vegan ice cream, yogurt, or dessert garnish.
Notes
- Cinnamon-sugar coating adds a warm, decadent layer that caramelizes beautifully, creating a crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Quick, healthier alternative to traditional grilled pineapple that delivers restaurant-quality results without extra oil or complicated techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg