Air Fryer Grilled Nectarines
Description
Air Fryer Grilled Nectarines are a juicy, caramelized summer dessert made with just nectarines, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon — ready in under 15 minutes with no grill required. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 4 nectarines, halved and pitted, ripe but firm
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 2–3 minutes if your model requires preheating.
- Halve each nectarine and remove the pit. Brush the cut sides with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle evenly over the cut sides of the nectarines.
- Arrange the nectarines cut-side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each half.
- Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 6–8 minutes, until tender and caramelized. (For deeper grill marks, start cut-side down for 4 minutes, then flip.)
- Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm fruit so the nectarines hold their shape.
- Don't crowd the basket — space helps the tops caramelize instead of steam.
- Watch closely after the 6-minute mark; brown sugar browns fast.
- No nectarines? Use the same method with peaches, plums, or apricots.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat at 320°F for 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 648IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg