Easy Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapples

Caramelized pineapples with browned edges.

Easy Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapples

Can you air fry pineapple? Absolutely! And you’ll be glad you did. This delectable Air Fryer Caramelized Pineapple recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or side dish and is extremely delicious!

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer pineapple

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2.5 cups pineapple chunks freshly cut from a pineapple (see post above on how to cut the pineapple)
1 tablespoon butter melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

To a large bowl, add the brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
Add the pineapple chucks to the bowl and gently toss until the pineapple chucks are well coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once the air fryer is ready, add the pineapple chucks to the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until caramelized with slightly browned edges.
Once done, remove the pineapple chunks from the air fryer, let cool, then enjoy!

Notes

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2 minutes until warm. These pineapples can also be enjoyed cold. I prefer to heat them up so that the butter can melt. You can also reheat these in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time until warm.

Pro Tips:

For the best results use a fresh pineapple. See my post above if you need instructions for cutting the pineapple into chunks.
Cook the pineapples in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the air fryer.
A large pineapple yields about 4 cups of pineapple chunks. You will need 2 and a half cups of pineapple chunks for this recipe, and you can store the rest in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.

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