Easy Air Fryer Pears with Cinnamon

Air fryer pears sit on a black plate topped with walnuts.

Easy Air Fryer Pears with Cinnamon

These sweet, warm air fryer pears are a delicious alternative to traditional heavy desserts. With caramelized maple syrup, a hint of warm cinnamon, and the perfect amount of salt to balance the sweetness, this easy dessert is ready in under 15 minutes!

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Course: Dessert, Fruit

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: people

Calories: 156kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Air Fryer Pears

4 pears
4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
flakey sea salt to taste

Optional Toppings

4 tablespoons walnuts or to taste
coconut pieces to taste
granola or oats to taste

Instructions

Slice the pears in half, then in quarters. Cut out the seeds. Brush with maple syrup.
Dust with cinnamon and cayenne.
Place the pears in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes.
Sprinkle just a pinch of flakey sea salt over the pears, and finish with your desired toppings.

Notes

General

Estimated calories are based on pears without any toppings.
I used bosc pears to recipe test, but feel free to try other varieties, like bartlett pears.
Air fryer temperatures and sizes vary, so check your pears early to ensure they do not get too dark.

Storage

Fridge You can store air fryer pears in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Freezer I do not recommend freezing these pears
To reheat, you can let the pears sit out at room temperature, add them to a pan with a bit of butter on medium-low heat for a few minutes, or cook in the microwave until heated through.

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