Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapple – Easy & Sweet Treat
Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapple – Easy & Sweet Treat is a delightful dessert that brings the tropical flavors of fresh pineapple to life with a quick and simple cooking method. In just 15 minutes, you can create this mouthwatering treat, perfect for summer barbecues or as a wholesome dessert after dinner. The natural sweetness of the pineapple shines through, enhanced by the rich flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon. Serve it warm on its own, over ice cream, or as a topping for pancakes to elevate your dessert game.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Brush each pineapple slice generously with the sugar mixture.
- Place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and caramelized.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg