Grilled pineapple is a delicious fruity dessert that can be prepared within minutes and with few ingredients. You can use the air fryer to grill or roast the pineapple until it reaches caramel-ly perfection!
Included in this post are recipes for both sweet and savoury grilled pineapple.
You can enjoy BBQ style grilled pineapple all year long thanks to the air-fryer!
Grilled pineapple makes a wonderful side or dessert and the beauty of it is that you can flavour it however you want! I love adding spices to my grilled pineapple to eat alongside a main for a BBQ or burger meal.
And for dessert, one of my easy go-to dessert recipes is grilled pineapple with brown sugar and ice cream. Delicious!
The best part of grilling in the air fryer is that you do not have to keep flipping your ingredients for all over cooking.
For another dessert you can make quickly, have a look at my Salted caramel Air Fryer Baklava with salted caramel. Have a puff pastry on hand, enjoy making these Tandoori Paneer Tarte Au Soleil for a tea-time snack. If you are looking for a vegan cheesecake recipe, this Burnt Basque Cheesecake is just divine!
For a delicious snack, look no further and try these Air fryer Avocado Fries
I love using pineapple in recipes, particularly savoury recipes! My family’s number one request every couple of weeks is to make Pineapple and Coconut Thai Fried Rice .
Pineapple pair so well with exotic fruit in this Mango Avocado Salsa (with a secret ingredient) and it’s surprisingly good in this fusion Hash Brown and Pineapple Chaat
Pineapples go wonderfully in an Indian style Pineapple chutney and complements salty cheese so well in these Air fryer Puff Pastry with Chilli Cheese Pineapple
I sometimes make Fresh Pineapple Juice with ginger as well.
Ingredients for Savoury Spicy Grilled Pineapple (no sugar, no butter)
Sesame oil – this oil is nutty with a distinct flavour
Sriracha / hot sauce – a dash of hot sauce or sriracha adds heat
Red chilli flakes – you can optionally add chilli flakes or use chilli flakes in place of the hot sauce
Lime Juice – a squeeze of fresh or bottled lime juice
Little honey , brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)
Alternatives:
Imli Chutney – tamarind and pineapple are so, so good together and the flavours complement each other surprisingly well.
Ingredients for Sweet Grilled Pineapple – Brazilian style
You’ll need only 4 ingredients for Air fryer Pineapple
Butter – use unsalted butter so you can control the saltiness
Brown sugar – use light brown sugar or demerara
Cinnamon – add a small sprinkle of cinnamon powder
Optional: nutmeg or cardamom powder
How to serve grilled pineapple
Grilled pineapple is so great on its own but also goes great served alongside other meals.
Savoury pineapple is great with cottage cheese for a filling lunch. Stack savoury grilled pineapple inside juicy vegan or veggie burgers.
Sweet grilled pineapple is delicious with a dollop of ice cream or in an ice cream sundae! It is also perfect with the healthier alternative Greek yogurt or frozen yogurt.
Why not serve add it to creamy rice pudding or tapioca pudding too!
Tips for the best air fryer pineapple
You can use either canned or fresh pineapple. Both will work well but I think that fresh pineapple holds its shape better than canned which is a bit soft and too moist.
To save if you have decided to use canned pineapple rings. Just be sure you drain them and pat them with a kitchen paper towel to get rid of extra moisture.
Cut the pineapple into even slices to ensure even cooking times
Use a pastry brush to brush on the flavouring to ensure the pineapple is well coated all over
Do not overcrowd the basket of the air fryer to give each piece plenty of room to cook. Do smaller batches to allow the air to penetrate the pineapple
Preheat the air fryer to make sure it is lovely and hot prior to adding the pineapple
How to make grilled pineapple in the air fryer
I have used my Instant Pot air fryer to make my grilled pineapple, but you can use any other brand.
You can cut your pineapple into various shapes depending on how you plan on serving it.
Next, using a pastry brush, brush on your flavouring
Pre-heat the air fryer to 375 F or 190C.
Layer the pineapple onto the air fryer grill tray
Air fryer for 8 minutes on each side or until nice and caramelised on both sides.
Remove from the air fryer when ready to prevent the hot air fryer from continuing to cook the pineapple
If you plan to make both sweet and savoury recipes at the same time, I recommend making the sweet first so that the spicy flavour will not transfer.
Other summer recipes
Mango Cheesecake Lassi
Yogurt and herb summer sandwiches
Instant Pot Greek Potato salad
Fresas Con Crema
Air fryer Cheesy Mexican Potatoes
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Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple (Sweet and Savoury)
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Pastry brush
Ingredients
Sweet Air fryer Pineapple
- 6 slices pineapple rings
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Savoury/Spicy Air fryer Pineapple
- 3 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375F or 190C.
- In a bowl mix melted butter, sugar and cinnamon powder. 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Combine well.
- Brush pineapple rings on both sides with butter and sugar mixture.
- Arrange the rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer without touching each other.
- Cook for 8 minutes on each side.
- If needed cook in batches.
- To make the spicy version mix oil, chilli powder and lime juice in the bowl. Then air fry in the air fryer. 3 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon chilli powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple (Sweet and Savoury)
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Pastry brush
Ingredients
Sweet Air fryer Pineapple
- 6 slices pineapple rings
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Savoury/Spicy Air fryer Pineapple
- 3 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375F or 190C.
- In a bowl mix melted butter, sugar and cinnamon powder. 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Combine well.
- Brush pineapple rings on both sides with butter and sugar mixture.
- Arrange the rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer without touching each other.
- Cook for 8 minutes on each side.
- If needed cook in batches.
- To make the spicy version mix oil, chilli powder and lime juice in the bowl. Then air fry in the air fryer. 3 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon chilli powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft in the centre is how I like my Air Fryer Avocado Fries.
Included in the post are 5 handy tips for the best crunchiest avocado fries.
I love avocado in any shape or form whether it is chopped up in salads , salsas , blended into creamy dressings , pesto , rolled into veggie sushi or transformed into avocado gelato .
It is also delicious eaten plain alongside a meal.
These avocado fries are my new favourite way of enjoying avocado and thankfully the recipe is straightforward and not labour intensive.
I love them because they still taste exactly like avocado. The delicious buttery flavour is not masked but enhanced by adding a thin layer of crunch.
Avocado fries can be both baked or air fried but I love the final finish that the air fryer provides. The outer layer becomes super crunchy without burning and cooks evenly all over! No more soggy or clumpy batter, just perfectly crispy fries.
The recipe is egg-free and so I have used aquafaba for the coating but there are plenty of other substitutes which will provide great results.
Ingredients for Vegan Avocado Fries
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post
Avocado – use large or extra avocados if possible as these will create longer fries/chips. That being said, any avocado will do as long as it under-ripe and not mushy
Panko breadcrumbs – (see gluten-free options below) Panko are Japanese style breadcrumbs. They are made by lightly baking coarse breadcrumbs to give them more ‘crunch’. You can find them in the World Food aisle in most supermarkets, or through online grocery shopping.
Aquafaba – aquafaba is the liquid leftover from cooked chickpeas (or any other beans) and is a brilliant alternative to egg. Open a tin of chickpeas, drain the tin but retain the water. You can use the chickpeas to make hummus, curry or chickpea based desserts. If you do not have aquafaba you can use plant-based milk.
Seasoning /flavourings – garlic powder, onion powder and mixed dried herbs. The seasoning is mixed into the breadcrumbs so it is evenly distributed.
Sprayable cooking oil – you can use olive oil spray, sunflower oil spray or even avocado oil spray. If you do not have sprayable oil, you can use normal oil and use a pastry brush to brush over the air fryer. It may be a little more difficult to brush the oil onto the bread-crumbed avocado fries though.
You can try making the fries without any oil and see how it works for you
Grain-free and Keto Avocado Fries
Regular avocado fries are typically made with combination of plain flour (all purpose flour) and breadcrumbs.
To keep these fries grain free use fine almond flour and unsweetened toasted coconut flakes . To coat the avocado slices in a wet mixture, use aquafaba or nut milk.
Want to try vegan and keto-friendly avocado fries without any dairy or eggs ? Use superfine almond flour and almond milk to coat.
For gluten-free avocado fries or without breadcrumbs option, use cornmeal or crushed gluten-free crackers.
Air fryer Avocado halves
If you do not fancy cutting the avocado into chips or fries, you can also coat the avocado halves and air fry those!
These crispy avocado boats are great vessels to hold salads or sauces!
I would air fry the halves for around 10-12 minutes at the same temperature.
How to serve Avocado Fries
These fries will go great as they are with a sprinkle of sea salt and a squeeze of lime. Dipping them in sour cream and chive dip is my go-to.
You can also serve them as potato french fries replacements. I once served mine alongside these vegan tawa burgers which are made with tofu.
Tips and Tricks for the perfect Avocado Fries
- The best avocado fries start with the perfect avocado. The avocado should ideally be under-ripe . Soft avocados that you would use for guacamole are too soft and won’t hold their shape when handling. Check the firmness of the avocado buy applying gentle pressure with your finger
- Lightly crush your panko breadcrumbs to make them even finer, the they will stick better to the avocado
- Use both hands when coating the avocado – one hand to dip into the wet mixture (the aquafaba) and the other to coat with the breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs can easily clump together if they end up mixed with the wet mixture
- Spray your air fryer basket with a little cooking oil spray prior to air frying to prevent sticking
- Serve the avocado fries whilst they are still hot ! The crispy hot exterior and warm creamy inside is a winning combination.
How to make Instant Pot Air Fryer Avocado Fries
Full printable recipe in recipe card below.
I like to use my Instant Pot Air Fryer but you can use whichever air fryer.
Set aside a baking tray or plate to place your prepped fries onto.
Prepare the avocado fries as above. Set aside.
In a small shallow bowl, add the aquafaba or wet mixture of choice
In a separate shallow bowl, place the breadcrumbs/almond powder or dry coating of choice. Add flavouring to this mixture if you wish.
Using a spoon, dip the avocado into the wet mixture. Allow the majority of the mixture to drip off. Transfer into the breadcrumbs bowl and ensure the coating is evenly covering the avocado using a different spoon. You can only use one hand for wet and another for dry instead of spoons.
Place in a single layer onto a baking tray and repeat until all the fries are prepared.
Preheat the Air Fryer to 196C and then spray lightly with cooking oil.
Gently layer the avocado fries in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Spray oil again to cover the fries.
Air fry for approximately 8-10 minutes or until the coating appears golden. You do not need to flip half way through as the air will cook the fries from underneath
Serve immediately.
How to make Baked Avocado Fries
If you prefer to bake your avocado fries then you can certainly do that too.
Preheat the oven to 200C
Prepare the avocado fries as per the recipe.
Spray a little cooking oil onto a baking sheet before adding a single layer of the avocado fries.
Bake for around 15 minutes or until the coating looks crispy all over.
How to store Avocado Fries
Have leftover avocado fries? Here is how you can store them.
Avocado Fries are definitely best eaten warm straight from the air fryer or oven but they can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before they start loosing their freshness
Spruce them up by reheating in the air fryer or oven for 2-3 minutes until warm and the coating crisps up again.
I do not recommend freezing avocado fries as they will loose their texture upon defrosting.
No. Avocado fries will loose their texture after freezing. They are best eaten fresh.
No. Avocados brown easily so this recipe is best prepared prior to serving.
I would not recommend using frozen avocado as there will be too much moisture in them and the fried avocado may become soggy. Frozen avocados are good for blending such as adding to dips or smoothies but do not hold their own if used as they are.
Other Air Fryer Recipes
Air fryer grilled pineapple (recipe includes sweet and savoury version)
Best Air fryer baklava (salted caramel)
Chilli cheese pineapple puff pastry parcels
Vegan burnt basque cheesecake
Eggless mille feuille with white chocolate saffron yogurt cream
Air fryer Cheesy Potatoes (Mexican flavours)
No egg Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer
Salt and Pepper Halloumi Fries
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Easy Air Fryer Avocado Fries (+5 handy tips)
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Sharp knife
- 2 Bowl
- 1 kitchen tong
Ingredients
- 2 big avocado firm and ripe
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup aquafaba
- 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- cooking spray
Indian Style Avocado Fries
- 1 teaspoon onion seeds kalonji
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix panko breadcrumbs, salt, onion, garlic and mixed dried herbs. 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- In another bowl keep aquafaba ready. 1/4 cup aquafaba
- Keep a lined tray ready.
- If making Indian style fries, mix bread crumbs, salt, onion seeds and garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion seeds, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and cut in to slices. 2 big avocado
- First, dip one slice at a time in aquafaba first, then into panko mixture.
- Put it on a lined tray, repeat with remaining slices.
- Pre heat the air fryer to 400F or 190C
- Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray to prevent sticking fries to the bottom. cooking spray
- Arrange breaded avocado slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Ensure they are not touching together.
- Then lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook the slices for around 7-8 minutes or until golden. You can open the airfryer at the half way point to check.
- Gently remove cooked avocado fries using a kitchen tong and repeat with any remaining avocado slices.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
