The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Air fryer pineapple might be our new favorite sweet treat. With just a few pineapple rings, some butter, and cinnamon, you can make a delicious snack or dessert in minutes!
It is easy to make, easy to clean up, and a delicious flavor for the taste buds! You can serve them with ice cream, yogurt or other desserts of your choice.
Ingredients
- Pineapple rings – Fresh or canned pineapple rings both work.
- Butter – Melted; I recommend unsalted butter, but you can use salted butter if you prefer.
- Ground cinnamon – Adds extra flavor to the pineapple.
- Granulated sugar – Optional if you want to add a little extra sweetness. Alternatively, you can also use brown sugar or honey.
Recipe Tips
- You can use fresh or canned pineapple rings. If you use canned pineapple rings, drain them well to avoid excess moisture in the air fryer.
- We didn’t add sugar to this pineapple recipe but you can if you like. Add between 2 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the butter with the cinnamon and mix it well.
- It’s important that the rings don’t overlap in the air fryer. We have a 6-quart air fryer, so if you have a smaller one, you may have to cook the pineapples in batches.
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Step by Step Instructions
If you’ve never made pineapple with cinnamon in the air fryer, you can see the process photos in this section for guidance. Alternatively, skip to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
When using pineapple from a can make sure that the extra juice can drip off the rings first so they are not too watery.
If using fresh pineapple, remove the outside skin, core it, and then cut the pineapple into rings approximately 1/4 inch thick.
At this time also preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
Meanwhile, melt the butter, add the cinnamon, and mix well.
If you want a sweeter taste, also add the sugar (between 2 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons depending on your preference).
Next, brush the top of the pineapple rings with half of the butter-cinnamon mixture.
When the air fryer is hot, place the rings into the air fryer basket with the cinnamon-covered side facing up.
Air fry the pineapple at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes, then flip the rings and brush the other side with the rest of the cinnamon-butter mixture.
Don’t worry if it has gotten slightly hard again – the butter will melt as it comes into contact with the hot pineapple.
Cook the pineapple rings for another 6 minutes, or until browned to your liking.
We find the sweet and acidic taste of the fruit pairs well with ice cream or yogurt or as a garnish for a cream-based dessert (such as panna cotta).
But they are also delicious on their own. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Air-fried pineapple tastes best fresh out of the air fryer. If you have any leftovers, you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
You can eat the leftovers cold or reheat them in the air fryer or microwave.
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Air Fryer Pineapple
Ingredients
- 8 pineapple rings, fresh or canned (approximately 1/4 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- granulated sugar, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- If using canned pineapple rings, drain well. If using fresh pineapple, remove the outside skin, core it, and then cut the pineapple into rings, approximately 1/4 inch thick.8 pineapple rings
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Melt the butter, add the cinnamon and sugar (optional). Mix well.1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, granulated sugar
- Brush the top of the pineapple rings with half of the butter-cinnamon mixture.
- When the air fryer is hot, place the rings into the air fryer basket with the cinnamon covered side up. They should not overlap.
- Cook the pineapple rings at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes, then flip and brush the other side with the rest of the cinnamon-butter mixture. Air fry the pineapple for another 6 minutes or until the pineapple has browned to your liking.
- Remove the pineapple rings from the air fryer and enjoy on their own, with ice cream, yogurt, or other desserts of your choice.
Notes
- If you use canned pineapple rings, drain them well to avoid excess moisture in the air fryer.
- We don’t usually add any sugar to this recipe since the pineapple is sweet enough for us. However, if you want it sweeter and/or want to mask the slightly acidic taste of the pineapple, feel free to add between 2 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, brown sugar, or honey to the melted butter.
- Don’t worry if the cinnamon-sugar mixture has gotten slightly hard again when brushing on the rest – the butter will melt as it comes into contact with the hot pineapple.
- The pineapple rings shouldn’t overlap in the air fryer. Cook in batches if needed.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
This recipe was first published in April 2021 and has been updated in July 2024.
