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Air Fryer Pineapple

A quick and easy dessert that caramelizes fresh pineapple, enhancing its natural sweetness and flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole Fresh pineapple Brings sweetness and juiciness.
  • 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup Adds natural sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Provides warmth and flavor contrast.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F and lightly spray the basket with non-stick spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and cinnamon. Toss until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Place the pineapple in the air fryer basket in a mostly even layer, slight overlap is fine.
  2. Air fry for 12–16 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the pineapple is golden, juicy, and tender.
  3. Remove from the air fryer and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup over the top.
Serving
  1. Serve warm on its own or with yogurt, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Customizable with nuts for crunch or additional spices like nutmeg. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.