Air Fryer Pineapple

My new favorite go-to snack to soothe my sweet tooth is this Air Fryer Pineapple! It’s sweet, tangy, and has the perfect amount of caramelization to make you feel like it’s a dessert instead of a “healthier” snack. The best part? You only need three ingredients and 13 minutes to whip it up!

Whether you need a quick snack or a fun dessert, this air-fried pineapple recipe will be a hit. Perfect for adding on top of yogurt, ice cream, or just eating straight from the air fryer (no judgment!).

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

• Super Fast: With just 3 minutes of prep and 10 minutes in the air fryer, this is a quick treat that feels way fancier than it is.
• Minimal Ingredients: You only need canned pineapple, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Simple, but oh so delicious!
• Versatile: Use it as a topping for yogurt, a side dish for brunch, or just snack on it solo. You could even pop it over some grilled chicken for a sweet-savory twist.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Pineapple:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 20 oz can Pineapple Slices (Dole)

Instructions for Air Fryer Pineapple:

1. Prepare the Coating: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
2. Coat the Pineapple: Drain your can of pineapple slices and dip each ring into the sugar mixture. Make sure both sides are fully coated for that sweet and spiced finish.
3. Air Fry: Place your sugar-coated pineapple slices into the air fryer basket. You can either line the basket with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray.
4. Cook: Air fry the slices at 400°F for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them—when they’re caramelized and golden, they're done! I love mine at the 7-minute mark, but you can adjust to your taste.

Tips for the best Air Fryer Pineapple:

• Don’t stack the pineapple rings in the air fryer! Give them space to cook evenly.
• If you want extra caramelization, sprinkle a little more brown sugar over the top of the pineapple before air frying.
• These taste amazing warm, but they're just as good chilled if you want to make them ahead of time.

If you love air fryer recipes, try more of mine:

• Air Fryer Banana Boat
• Air Fryer Blooming Onion
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes
• S'mores Cookies for Two (instructions for air fryer version at the bottom of the recipe page)

Easy & Nutritious:

That’s it! This Air Fryer Pineapple recipe is ridiculously easy, but it tastes like a treat you’d find at a beachside café. I love how the pineapple becomes tender and caramelized, and the cinnamon-sugar coating makes it feel extra special.

Give this recipe a try, and let me know how you enjoy it—whether it’s a snack, a topping, or a sweet side dish. Stay hungry!

—McKinley

Air Fryer Pineapple

McKinley Hatch

Forget the expensive Brazilian steakhouse pineapple, try this affordable and just-as-delicious version at home in your air fryer! Done in 13 minutes from start to finish, this recipe gives you the expensive taste with just three ingredients.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 13 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Servings 6 people

Equipment

• 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 20 oz can Pineapple Slices Dole

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
• Drain the Dole Pineapple Slices and place each pineapple ring, one at a time, into the sugar and cinnamon mixture and cover both sides of the pineapple with the sugar coating.
• Place in the air fryer basket (either put parchment paper down and set the pineapple on top of it, or spray the inside of your air fryer basket with cooking spray).
• Air fry a few at a time without stacking them (around 5 or 6 slices fit in my air fryer) at 400 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes, or to your preferred level of doneness. Enjoy!

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