Air Fryer Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A quick and easy Air Fryer Dessert Recipe that gives you all the caramelized, buttery goodness of the classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake—without turning on the oven! Perfect for when you want a simple but impressive treat.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 pineapple rings canned or fresh
- 4 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice from the can
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 6-inch cake pan with nonstick spray. Pour melted butter into the pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it.
- Layer the Pineapple & Cherries: Arrange pineapple rings over the sugar mixture and place a cherry in the center of each ring.
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together cake mix, egg, pineapple juice, and oil until smooth. Pour batter over the fruit layer.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 320°F. Air fry for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Flip: Let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes before flipping it onto a plate.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as-is or with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
Notes
Tips:
- Use ramekins for Personal Pineapple Upside Down Cakes with a shorter bake time.
- Add a dash of cinnamon to the brown sugar for extra flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 10 seconds to make them taste freshly baked.