Fitness / July 26, 2024

Air Fryer Pineapple Rings

Quick and easy Air Fryer Pineapple Rings – a sweet, simple and suitably tropical dessert that’s ready in just 20 minutes!

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Everyone with an air fryer knows how useful they can be. However, you may not realize that you can even use them to prepare a tasty and healthy dessert. One of the best examples of this is air fryer pineapple rings. With just a couple of ingredients outside of the pineapple itself, this sweet dish can be prepared in an air fryer quickly and with little hassle. In just a few minutes, you can have a delicious and tasty dessert or snack.

Personally, I have always enjoyed the taste of cooked fruit. That’s why desserts like apple pie have long been so popular. Cooking fruit brings out new textures and flavors that you just don’t get when eating them raw. These air fryer pineapples are another great example of that. With a little help from brown sugar and cinnamon, the air fryer brings out a sweet but zesty side of the pineapple along with a caramelized texture. While this is easy enough to cook for a quick snack in the middle of the day, I love it as a healthy dessert, especially in the summer.

Are Air Fryer Pineapple Rings Healthy?

As a dessert, air fryer pineapple rings are a healthy choice because they’re low in calories and count as one of your daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Pineapple also contains a large portion of your daily vitamin C need, not to mention other vitamins and nutrients. Even with a little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon in the recipe, this dessert is low in calories and a great option for those with a vegan or dairy-free diet.

Slice it Right…

If you have a whole pineapple on hand, it’s best to use a pineapple corer that can help you to safely and effectively cut the pineapple into individual rings. Ideally, each ring will be about half an inch thick. Just so you know, there is no shame in buying pineapple from the grocery store that’s already in rings. This can help save a little time and ensure evenly sized rings. You also have the option of cutting the pineapple into small, evenly-sized chunks. Either way, they should taste the same in the end.

Ingredients

1 whole pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Heat the air fryer, slice pineapple. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon.

Season

Coat the pineapple with the sugar mixture.

Cook

Air fry pineapple, flipping once for even cooking.

Enjoy

Serve warm.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store

While it’s best to eat them straight out of the air fryer, leftover pineapple rings can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Should I make multiple batches of this?

If space is limited in your air fryer you may need to cook multiple batches. Make sure the pineapples aren’t overcrowded and always in a single layer inside the air fryer.

Serving Suggestions

There is no doubt that ice cream is the perfect way to complement pineapple rings as your dessert. Of course, this can negate the healthy nature of pineapple rings, so consider having Healthy Ice Cream with Chocolate and Pomegranate or perhaps Cottage Cheese Ice Cream. You might also find that pineapple rings go well with a slice of banana bread. If that sounds good, try Sugar-Free Banana Bread or even High Protein Banana Bread.

For fans of pineapple, this dish is just the tip of the iceberg. There are wonderful things you can do with a pineapple at any time of day. For instance, you can make Paleo Pineapple Bread with Coconut or a Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie for a snack. If you need an appetizer, look no further than Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bits with Sweet and Sour Sauce. For your pineapple-themed main course, Firecracker Pineapple Chicken.

Air Fryer Pineapple Rings

Sweet, savory, and simple pineapple dessert!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 111kcal

Author Foodfaithfitness

Ingredients

1 whole pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Begin by preheating your air fryer to 375°F.
While the air fryer is preheating, prepare your pineapple. Slice the peeled and cored pineapple into 8 rings, each about 1/2-inch thick. This thickness allows the pineapple to become tender while still holding its shape during the cooking process.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over both sides of the pineapple rings. The sugar will caramelize in the air fryer.
Arrange the pineapple rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Cook the pineapple rings in the air fryer for about 8 minutes on one side, then flip them and cook for an additional 8 minutes on the other side. Keep an eye on the pineapple as it cooks to prevent burning.
Once the pineapple rings are caramelized, remove them from the air fryer. They should be served warm.