Air fryer pineapple only takes 3 ingredients and it turns out caramelized and delicious. It tastes like grilled pineapple, only better.

Chunk of air fried pineapple coated in butter and brown sugar on fork, ready to eat.

This easy air fryer pineapple recipe takes only a few simple ingredients to make. The brown sugar coated pineapple is perfect on its own as a side dish or healthy dessert.

You can serve it on top of pancakes, waffles or ice cream for an extra special treat. Or just sit down with a bowl and dig in!

The best part is it takes under 30 minutes to make. Just cut a fresh pineapple, toss it with a little melted butter and brown sugar and pop it in the air fryer.

Bowl of glossy butter and brown sugar coated pineapple that has been cooked in an air fryer.

Fresh pineapple, butter and brown sugar ready to be made into air fried pineapple.

The warm caramelly fruit is full of flavor, the pineapple is concentrated a bit in the same way roasting bring out the flavor of fruits and vegetables. It is super versatile and can be served as a snack, side dish or dessert.

Easy Substitutions and Additions

Use a couple of Tablespoons of maple syrup instead of brown sugar of you want to omit the refined sugar. The maple will add both sweetness and depth of flavor.

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Bowl of pineapple chunks tossed in melted butter and brown sugar, ready to cook.

Pineapple chunks in air fryer basket, ready to go.

You can add cinnamon and/or vanilla if you would like. The pineapple is delicious either way, so flavor it according to your flavor preferences or baed on how you intend to serve it.

Fresh pineapple will yield the best texture and flavor, but you can try using canned pineapple rings or chunks. Pat them dry with a paper towel before coating them for the best results.

Tips and Tricks

Aur fryers are all a bit different, so watch the pineapple the first time you make it. Adjust the cook time as necessary to get it to your desired level of done.

The good thing is, there is a wide range of “doneness” that will taste good. For a more tender-crisp fruit, cook less. For a more caramelized soft result, add a few minutes to the cook time.

I used a basket style air fryer to test the recipe. With basket fryers, you will want to stop and shake the basket once or twice during the cook time to ensure even cooking.

It will also work in a toaster oven style air fryer. So use whatever you have.

Storage

Store leftover pineapple in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days. You can warm up the leftovers in the microwave or put them back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes.

While technically it is safe to freeze the leftovers, I wouldn’t suggest it. The texture will change, so just eat it all now!

4.94 from 16 ratings

Air Fryer Pineapple

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings

There is something really special about how the air fryer caramelizes fresh pineapple. This 3 ingredient recipe hits all of the right notes and is beyond simple to make.

Prep: 10

Cook: 15

Total: 25

Equipment

Hamilton Beach Air Fryer

Ingredients

▢ 1 fresh pineapple
▢ 2 Tablespoons butter melted
▢ 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar

Instructions

Cut skin and core off 1 fresh pineapple and cut into bite sized chunks.
Stir together 2 Tablespoons butter (melted) and 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar and melted butter. Add pineapple chunks and toss to coat.
Place pineapple in air fryer and cook at 375°F for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to shake halfway through if using a basket style air fryer.

Notes

Feel free to add a dash of vanilla or sprinkling of cinnamon to the butter and brown sugar mixture if desired.