Name: Air Fryer Pineapple
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 heaping cups sliced pineapple (from approx. 1/2 small pineapple); 1 tablespoon vegan butter or margarine (melted, optional); 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 tablespoons cashew cream (or vegan mayo); 1 tablespoon lime juice (approx. half a lime); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Sweet, caramel-ly air fryer pineapple! An absolutely perfect healthier dessert or side dish that you’ll want to devour. Simple to make, with just 4 ingredients required and ready in under 20 minutes.

Roasted pineapple slices on white plate.

Serve this delicious treat on the side of your main course, or use it as a healthier dessert option. It’s so satisfying, either way! It’s similar to grilled pineapple, but no need to fire up the grill!

This incredible roasted pineapple dish is inspired by my air fried baked apples and pairs well with this smoky chickpea meatloaf or a scoop of ice cream.

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Caramelized pineapple slices in white plate with small bowl of pink dip beside it.

Ingredients

All you need is four ingredients (or 3, if you skip the optional butter).

Bowl of pineapple slices, bowl of maple syrup, butter and cinnamon on counter top. — *See recipe card for quantities.*

Pineapple: Use fresh, not canned or frozen, for best flavour and results.
Maple syrup: Use pure maple syrup to keep this dessert refined sugar free. Or use another liquid sweetener of choice.
Butter: Although optional, the butter adds a higher depth of flavour. If you’re avoiding fat, skip it.
Cinnamon: Adds depth of flavour, but if you’re not a fan of cinnamon, skip it. It’s not crucial to the outcome.

Instructions

(This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Peel, core and slice your pineapple. Place in a mixing bowl and set aside.

Then combine the butter, maple syrup and cinnamon in a small bowl and pour it over the pineapple slices. (photos 1-2)

Gently mix to evenly coat the slices and arrange them in a single layer in your fryer basket. (photos 3-4)

Image collage of bowl of seasoning with butter being mixed, then poured over pineapple and pineapple inside air fryer.

Air fry the pineapple for about 12-15 minutes, until golden and caramelized, flipping at the halfway point.

Then serve warm or cool and enjoy.

Fork holding up slice of caramelized pineapple with white plate of more slices below.

Equipment

We use a Ninja Foodi 8 quart but any model with a basket will work for this recipe.

However, since individual models will cook at different temperatures and speeds, check on your pineapple often, starting around the 10 minute mark, and continue cooking until golden brown and caramelized.

Storage

In the unlikely event there are leftovers, store them in the fridge for 2-3 days in a sealed container.

You may reheat for 1-2 minutes in your fryer or toaster oven but watch carefully.

Top tip

Don’t dump the pineapple slices into your fryer basket. Instead, spoon them in one at a time to avoid breaking them, and prevent excess liquid from dripping down below your basket and smoking.

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Buon appetito

Rosa

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