Description
Succulent air fryer caramelized pineapple delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with minimal effort. Caramelized edges and golden-brown goodness await when you dive into this simple, irresistible tropical dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pineapple (whole), peeled and cored
- ¼ cup (60 ml) light brown sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Core and slice pineapple into uniform rings, ensuring even thickness for consistent caramelization.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine light brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl, creating a fragrant coating that will enhance the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- Coating Process: Thoroughly dust each pineapple ring with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, massaging the blend into both surfaces to maximize flavor absorption.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, positioning the pineapple rings in a single layer within the basket to guarantee optimal heat circulation and prevent overcrowding.
- Cooking Transformation: Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping rings midway to develop a rich golden-brown caramelized exterior with crisp, slightly charred edges.
- Finishing Touch: Allow the caramelized pineapple rings to rest briefly, then serve warm as a standalone dessert or elegant accompaniment to vegan ice cream, yogurt, or as a sophisticated dessert garnish.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Cut pineapple rings uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent caramelization.
- Sugar Coating Technique: Massage cinnamon-sugar mixture thoroughly into both sides of pineapple for maximum flavor absorption.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Arrange rings in a single layer to allow proper air circulation and achieve crisp, golden edges.
- Watch Cooking Time: Monitor rings closely between 15-16 minutes to prevent burning while achieving perfect caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg