Air Fryer Rum Soaked Pineapple
Air Fryer Rum Soaked Pineapple is a bold, tropical summer dessert featuring juicy pineapple soaked in a rich brown sugar rum glaze, then air fried until caramelized and golden. Quick to prepare and perfect for parties or casual nights, it delivers a warm, sticky sweetness that pairs beautifully with cold vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
- air fryer
- mixing bowl or zip bag
- whisk
- tongs
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings or spears (about 3/4 inch thick)
- 1/3 cup dark rum
- 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Peel and core the pineapple, then cut into rings or spears about 3/4 inch thick. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- In a bowl or bag, whisk together rum, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Add pineapple and toss to coat evenly. Let soak for 15–20 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 3–5 minutes and lightly grease the basket.
- Arrange pineapple in a single layer in the basket, letting excess marinade drip off. Reserve marinade.
- Air fry at 380°F for 7–8 minutes until lightly caramelized.
- Flip pineapple and brush with reserved marinade.
- Cook another 5–7 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.
- Remove and let rest for 2 minutes to allow glaze to set.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like vanilla ice cream, coconut flakes, or mint.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute rum with pineapple juice and coconut extract. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for best caramelization. You can simmer leftover marinade into a syrup for drizzling. Serve warm or chilled depending on preference. Fresh pineapple is highly recommended for optimal texture and flavor.