Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple
Its so easy to grill fresh pineapple in the air fryer, for a delicious warm caramelized outside and a soft pineapple piece inside. Great to eat alone, but also to add to chicken, fish, and side salads.
Learning how to make air fryer grilled pineapple is a fantastic way to utilize your kitchen air fryer.
Incredibly simple to make and done in just about 15 minutes, this recipe offers the convenience of not needing to fire up a traditional grill, making it perfect year round!
Caramelized pineapple is perfect for warm grilled pineapple salad, BBQ Hawaiian chicken, or added as a sweet topping to a classic banana split recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks (about half of a pineapple)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Timing Chart:
Please note that I use the Ninja Foodi all-in-one, which has a pressure cooker and air fryer in one (called Air Crisp). You may need to slightly alter this recipe to fit your version or brand of air fryer.
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Preheating Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
How to make Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple
Preheat Your Air Fryer Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 5 minutes.
Mix 1 tablespoon melted butter, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Dredge the pineapple chunks into the butter mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Air Fry the Pineapple
- Place the coated pineapple pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Using the air crisp setting at 375°F, cook for 6 minutes.
- Flip the pineapple pieces and cook for an additional 6 minutes until caramelized and golden.
Remove the grilled pineapple from the air fryer basket and serve immediately.
How to Store Leftover Grilled Pineapple
If you have any leftovers, store them in the fridge in an airtight container. For the best taste, use within 2–3 days.
Tips for the Best Pineapple in the Air Fryer
- Variation Ideas: For a spicy kick, try adding a dusting of chili or cayenne. For a sweeter option, sprinkle nutmeg, ginger, or apple pie spice.
- Only use fresh pineapple: You can use canned pineapple in juice, but that doesn’t mean you should.
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Ingredients
Equipment
- air fryer
- tongs
Steps
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- 2
Mix 1 tablespoon melted butter, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Dredge the pineapple chunks into the butter mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- 4
Place the coated pineapple pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 5
Using the air crisp setting at 375°F, cook for 6 minutes.
- 6
Flip the pineapple pieces and cook for an additional 6 minutes until caramelized and golden.
- 7
Remove the grilled pineapple from the air fryer basket and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 164
Estimates for one serving.
Filed under Side Dish Recipes Air Fryer Recipes Fruit Side Dishes
