Want to amp up your BBQ game this year without grilling? This amazing Air Fryer Pineapple is melt-in-your-mouth delicious and incredibly simple to make.
Brazilian Grilled Pineapple
Pineapple is a summer staple for us and it's delicious on its own. But, when you cook it in your air fryer with brown sugar and butter it turns it into this delicious, light dessert and you will want to make it every night.
I love my Air Fryer year-round, but in the summer it really saves me. I can make this amazing Brazilian Grilled Pineapple without firing up my oven or grill and it turns out consistently delicious every time. It's the perfect addition to a summer bbq, or to a dish that just needs a little acidic pop.
Why You'll Love These Air Fryer Pineapple Slices
- Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer.
- Easy. Coat with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter and pop in your air fryer--that's it!
- Few Ingredients. You'll only need 4 ingredients for this air fryer pineapple recipe.
- Family-friendly. This sweet pineapple slice recipe is a way to get someone of any age to enjoy nature's candy.
Brazilian Grilled Pineapple is sweet, light, and delicious! It's perfect for a fresh, summer dessert (because pineapple is SO good during the summer!) or even as a side dish. It's not low-carb by any means, but it's a much healthier option than pie or cake, right? Grab your Air Fryer, and let's cook!
Can You Put Fruit In The Air Fryer?
Not only can you put fruit in the air fryer, you absolutely should. Whether you are using the air fryer to "grill" your fruit (like in this recipe) or if you are using your air fryer to dehydrate fruit, it is a great way to cook some of your favorites without heating up the kitchen.
How Can Pineapples Be Cooked?
I've enjoyed the natural sweetness that is brought out when it is cooked in a variety of ways. Here are a few ways that you can enjoy cooked pineapple:
- Grilled
- Sauteed
- Air Fried
- Baked
Ingredients You'll Need
- Pineapple Slices
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
How To Make Air Fryer Pineapple
- Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush the pineapple with melted butter and then sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the spears
- Place the pineapple slices into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to do this in batches.
- Air Fry and flip halfway through the cooking time.
- The pineapples are done when they are heated through and the sugar is bubbling.
Tips and Tricks
- Cover the pineapple with the butter and cinnamon sugar--but continue to baste while cooking for an even more intense cinnamon sugar flavor.
- Cut into 1" pieces before air frying your pineapple if you want to add it to pizza.
- Stick popsicle sticks in the ends of your pineapple slices or spears and freeze. As they begin to defrost, they make delicious, natural fruit pops.
How Long Do These Pineapple Slices Last?
Once the caramelization happens in the air fryer on these pineapple slices, I would suggest enjoying them the day they are prepared or the following day for the best experience.
If you do have any leftovers (we rarely do) store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Pineapple
Really, the possibilities are nearly endless. This air fryer pineapple is perfectly paired with both sweet and savory recipes. Here are some of my favorite pairings:
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Ingredients
- 1 (1) pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into spears
- 1/2 cup (110 g) Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) Ground Cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) melted butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush the pineapple spears with the melted butter. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the spears, pressing lightly to ensure it adheres well.
- Place the spears into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to do this in batches. Set fryer to 400°F for 10 minutes for the first batch (6-8 minutes for the next batch as your air fryer will be preheated). Halfway through, brush with any remaining butter.
- Pineapples are done when they are heated through and the sugar is bubbling.
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Margaret Carmen
This sounds amazing! I think this pineapple will be a perfect start to a delicious dessert with ice cream. Making dessert in the air fryer is a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Mike
I like spicy things. I added 1/4 tsp of cayenne powder to this. OMG. If you like spicy, I highly recommend this.
Jo
This recipe is delicious and so easy. I had a pineapple that wasn’t as sweet as they usually are, this recipe was a perfect way to make a meh pineapple amazing.
David
Great recipe! I recommend 1/2 way through to drizzle butter not brush as brushing will remove some of the surface sugar.
URVASHI PITRE
Love that idea!
Norma
This is fabulous! The roasting brings out the rich sweetness from the pineapple.We have served as a side dish with dinner and as a dessert while warm with a scoop of coconut ice cream. My daughter is addicted to this air roasted pineapple so we usually have to make two so that the rest of the family can have some too.
URVASHI PITRE
I hope you guys try this. It's sooo very good and stupid simple