These easy air fryer pineapple rings came about after I chatted with someone who said she grilled pineapple. Based on my experience, anything you can grill can be cooked in an air fryer.

So that’s what I did, and I came out with a delicious treat that’s perfect for snack time or even dessert. My husband and I managed to eat an entire fresh pineapple. 

Yes, that’s right. Two of us ate a whole pineapple. It was super good all by itself, but with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it turned into a yummy dessert 

It’s delicious for a special occasion or simply when you want a great sweet treat that’s also nutritious.

Pineapple Air Fryer Recipe

After the first time you make this, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. It’s super easy to make, and the payoff is amazing!

So next time you want a yummy treat or a delicious dessert, give it a try. You’ll probably want to add this to your list of must-haves for special family dinners or your next get-together with friends.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Pineapple Rings

You don’t need much to have this delicious air fryer caramelized pineapple. 

In fact, you only need one ingredient:

• Pineapple.

Of course, as is the case with many of the things I make, you can add other ingredients to suit your tastebuds. 

Here are some things you can sprinkle on before putting the pineapple slices in the air fryer. These are all simple ingredients, some of them things you probably have in your pantry.

• Brown sugar
• Mixture of brown sugar and butter (melt butter in a small saucepan and then add the brown sugar)
• Regular white sugar
• Maple syrup
• Cinnamon
• Chili powder
• Coconut sugar
• Coconut flakes

White sugar will caramelize and make it sweeter. Or you can get a nice brown sugar caramel glaze for a richer, deeper flavor.

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

How to Make Air Fryer Pineapple Rings

This recipe requires minimal prep. Simply peel, core, and slice it. You can get a gadget for removing the outside skin and core.

You can also cut off the peeling with a sharp knife and use a pineapple corer for the tough middle section. Or you can carefully follow these instructions: How to Core a Pineapple.

Cut off the top of the pineapple and cut off the outer skin. Leaving the pineapple intact while getting the core out is a bit more of a challenge.

Another option is to find a grocery store that sells it already peeled and cored in the produce section. Publix often has whole cored and peeled pineapple on sale.

I sliced mine into rings, but you can cut it into smaller sections. In fact, next time I’ll probably make air fryer pineapple chunks for something a little different. 

Next, place pineapple in a single layer in the air fryer basket. For the best results, use parchment paper or a silicone liner that has holes punched in it to line the air fryer basket. 

This makes cleanup much easier. After cooking the pineapple, you can toss the parchment paper or stick the silicone liner in the dishwasher. So easy!

In fact, this is such an easy recipe all the way around. And if you know me, you know I’m all about doing things the easy way.

Set the air fryer on 400 degrees F and the cooking time on 12 minutes.

If you have a shake reminder on your air fryer, set it to flip the pineapple about halfway through the cooking cycle. If not, set a timer.

How to Serve Air Fryer Pineapple

You can put the pineapple chunks on wooden skewers before putting it in the air fryer basket and serve them as kabobs.

Serve this delicious pineapple when you need an easy dessert or for a tasty mid-afternoon snack. It’s also a delicious addition to any holiday table.

We like it plain, but it’s also good with a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top. 

You can add other tropical fruit and create your own dessert combos. Don’t be afraid to try something that sounds good. It’s probably wonderful!

I haven’t made this air fryer pineapple recipe with canned pineapple, but I’m sure it’ll be good.

Just make sure you drain the pineapple and blot the excess moisture so you can get the nice, golden brown edges.

Whichever form of pineapple you choose to use—either fresh or canned, this is a delicious way to turn a ripe pineapple into a dessert that requires minimal effort.

What to Do with Leftover Air Fryer Pineapple

If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them. They’ll still be delicious for several days. 

You can either heat them up in your air fryer for about a minute or eat them cold. 

See this recipe shared at Full Plate Thursday and Weekend Potluck.

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Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins – If you like muffins, you’ll love the way they taste when you cook them in your air fryer!

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