Description
Tropical Hawaiian air fryer pineapple caramelizes golden sweetness with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Crisp edges and juicy centers make this simple dessert a quick delight for Caribbean-inspired sweet tooths looking to savor summer’s best fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings or chunks
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) ground cinnamon
Fats and Optional Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) melted butter or coconut oil
- Optional: honey (to drizzle)
- Optional: shredded coconut (to sprinkle)
Instructions
- Slice fresh pineapple into uniform pieces, ensuring consistent thickness for even caramelization and cooking.
- Create a luxurious coating by thoroughly blending brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a mixing bowl, ensuring each pineapple slice is generously and evenly covered.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature precisely to 380°F, allowing 2-3 minutes for complete preheating and optimal cooking environment.
- Carefully arrange pineapple slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote proper heat circulation and crisp caramelization.
- Cook the pineapple for approximately 8-10 minutes, gently rotating the slices midway through the cooking process to achieve a golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Once cooking is complete, delicately remove the caramelized pineapple slices from the air fryer basket, taking care not to break the delicate pieces.
- Enhance the dessert by optional garnishing with a delicate drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of shredded coconut, adding an extra layer of sweetness and texture.
- Serve immediately while warm to fully appreciate the rich caramelized flavors and tender pineapple texture.
Notes
- Caramelize gently by avoiding overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure each pineapple slice gets crispy edges and golden-brown color.
- Enhance sweetness by selecting ripe, fresh pineapples with vibrant yellow-orange skin for maximum natural sugar content.
- Customize flavor profiles by experimenting with alternative spices like nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger instead of traditional cinnamon.
- Accommodate dietary preferences by substituting butter with coconut oil for a vegan version or using sugar alternatives like maple syrup or stevia for lower-calorie options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg