Air Fryer Pineapple Rings is made with 1 fresh pineapple, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes to serve 4. 150 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Peel and core the pineapple, then slice into ½-inch thick rings and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Brush both sides of each ring with melted butter.
- 3
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then press the mixture onto both sides of each ring.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deeply caramelized and golden.
- 5
Serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut.
Tip: Patting the pineapple rings dry before coating is essential — excess moisture prevents proper caramelization. Fresh pineapple works much better than canned.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~20 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Pineapple Rings at 400°F for 12 minutes. Patting the pineapple rings dry before coating is essential — excess moisture prevents proper caramelization. Fresh pineapple works much better than canned.
You need: 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rings, 2 tbsp melted butter, 3 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, pinch of salt, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, toasted coconut flakes, maraschino cherries (optional). This recipe serves 4 with 150 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Pineapple Rings takes 12 minutes total at 400°F. Serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 12 minutes at 400°F.
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