Do you like pineapple? If you do then you’ll love air fryer grilled pineapple. Grilled pineapple in the air fryer is perfectly caramelized, juicy, and will just melt in your mouth.
My boyfriend loves pineapple. When I made the air fryer grilled pineapple, he finished the whole batch. I had to make a whole new batch for myself later. Isn’t that insane?
Anyways, making pineapple air fryer recipes is super easy and quick. The pineapple comes out perfectly caramelized, juicy, soft, and packed with flavor. There are different ways of making grilled pineapple. I’ll be sharing with you my recipe for grilled pineapple in air fryer and the classic brazilian grilled pineapple air fryer recipe.
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How to select a ripe pineapple?
Before starting with the recipe let’s see how to pick ripe pineapple each time. Here are some of the tips to select fresh and ripe pineapple.
Color: Look for pineapples with healthy green leaves and an exterior with a greenish-yellow color. This color indicates the pineapple is fully ripe.
Squeeze: Pineapples are considered ripe if the shell is firm and slightly soft when squeezed.
Smell: The base of the ripe pineapple is supposed to smell sweet.
These are some of my tips and tricks to pick the rip pineapple every time. Hope these tips will help pick one for you.
How to make an air fryer grilled pineapple?
This is the easiest recipe I have made by far in air fryer. It only needs a handful of ingredients and get ready in no time.
Ingredients for air fryer grilled pineapple:
- 4-5 Slices Pineapple
- 2 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon powder (optional)
Instructions for air fryer grilled pineapple:
- First of all, cut the pineapples into your desired shape. I like to cut them in a round shape because they look pretty when cooked.
- Take a mixing bowl, add brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon powder. Give them a quick mix until combined.
- Sprinkle the sugar, salt, and cinnamon mixture over the pineapple slices. Brush the lemon juice as well.
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
- Place the coated pineapples in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 200C/400F for 10 minutes. Flip the pineapple halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the air fryer grilled pineapple, serve and enjoy.
You can find the air fryer grilled pineapple recipe in the printable card below.
How to make brazilian grilled pineapple air fryer?
Here’s how you make brazilian grilled pineapple.
Ingredients for brazilian grilled pineapple air fryer:
- 4-5 pineapple slices
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instruction for brazilian grilled pineapple air fryer:
- Take a small mixing bowl, add brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix them well.
- Brush the pineapple slices with melted butter and sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the slices. Sprinkle on both sides and lightly spread them with your finger or brush.
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
- Place the pineapples in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap the pineapple slices; better do it in batches.
- Cook the pineapples at 200C/400F for 5 minutes on each side. Pineapples are done when you see the sugar bubbling.
- Serve and enjoy.
Air fryer grilled pineapple serving suggestions:
I love grilled pineapple on its own, and sometimes I love to top it with ice cream. You can serve the air fryer grilled pineapple as a dessert, side dish, or put them in a salad.
Here are some suggestions to serve your air fryer grilled pineapple.
- Frozen chicken breast in air fryer
- Air fryer pork belly
- Frozen salmon in air fryer
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate
- Rum
- Brandy
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
What temperature do you grill pineapple?
Every air fryer is built differently. So, the time and temperature may vary according to the air fryer brand you’re using.
I grilled the pineapple in my Philips air fryer at 200C/400F for 10 minutes. 5 minutes on each side. You can adjust the temperature according to your preference.
Can I use other sweeteners instead of brown sugar to make air fryer grilled pineapple?
Yes, you can use any other alternative sweetener instead of brown sugar. You can use the regular white sugar, honey, maple syrup, swerve instead of brown sugar. They taste good too.
Can I cook canned pineapple in the air fryer?
Yes, you can use the canned pineapple for the recipe. I personally like the fresh one more than the canned one. I prefer fresh ones because it has a little sour taste on them and I love that taste. Both the fresh and canned pineapple are good for the recipe.
Can I store leftover air fryer pineapple for later?
Yes, store your leftover pineapple in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Quickly reheat them before serving or serve them cold.
What is the best way to cut a pineapple?
Here’s the best and easy way to cut a pineapple:
- First, cut off the top and the other end of the pineapple.
- Slice the skin of pineapple by following the shape.
- Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and cut it in half lengthwise again. In total, you should cut the pineapple into 4 pieces.
- Cut out at an angle and remove the core of each slice. And cut the pineapple slices in your desired size.
Are pineapples good for you?
Pineapple contains good minerals, calcium, vitamins, manganese, folic acid, and many more. Pineapples are high in fiber naturally. Considering these factors pineapples are healthy and good for you.
What are the benefits of eating pineapple for women?
Eating pineapple for women can be more advantageous because it’s rich in vitamin C and other nutrients. Resulting in healthy bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis (a health condition that weakens bones).
Equipment: Air fryer
Course: Dessert, Side dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 4-5 slices pineapple
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder (optional)
Instructions
- First of all, cut the pineapples into your desired shape.4-5 slices pineapple
- Take a mixing bowl, add brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon powder. Give them a quick mix.2 teaspoon brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Sprinkle the sugar, salt, and cinnamon mixture over the pineapple slices. Brush the lemon juice as well.1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
- Place the coated pineapples in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 200C/400F for 10 minutes. Flip the pineapple halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove serve and enjoy.
