Description
Tropical air fryer pineapple caramelizes sweet golden rings with crispy edges, creating a delightful island-inspired dessert. Guests will savor this simple, elegant treat that brings Caribbean sunshine directly to their plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 whole fresh pineapple
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
Coating
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) nutmeg
Garnish
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream (optional)
- 1 sprig fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the fresh pineapple into uniform wedges or rings, ensuring each piece is approximately 1/2 inch thick for even cooking.
- Whisk honey and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl, creating a sweet aromatic glaze.
- Brush each pineapple slice thoroughly with the honey-cinnamon mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Mix brown sugar and nutmeg in a separate bowl to create a fragrant coating.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar-nutmeg blend generously over the glazed pineapple slices, pressing gently to help the mixture adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, allowing it to warm up for 2-3 minutes.
- Arrange pineapple pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to ensure crisp caramelization.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve uniform golden-brown edges and caramelized surface.
- Once done, carefully remove pineapple slices and let them rest for 2 minutes.
- Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and garnish with a fresh mint sprig for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize thickness for different textures by slicing pineapple between 1/4 to 3/4 inch, adjusting cooking time accordingly for crispy or softer results.
- Prevent sticking by lightly spraying the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray before arranging pineapple slices.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Enhance caramelization by patting pineapple slices dry with paper towels before applying glaze, ensuring maximum sugar crystallization and golden-brown edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg