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Air Fryer Grapefruit

Published: Feb 17, 2022 · Last Updated: Mar 8, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air Fryer Grapefruit is easy to make and so delicious! The sugary topping compliments the grapefruit perfectly for a delicious breakfast or snack. Serve the grapefruit on its own, or with some yogurt or ice cream.

cooked grapefruit on plates with a blue towel on the side.

If you're a grapefruit lover, this recipe is for you. The grapefruit gets slightly warmed up in the air fryer, while the sugar on top gets perfectly caramelized. This is a delicious air fryer-broiled grapefruit that is perfect to brighten any day!

For a special treat, you can serve with yogurt and granola, or even ice cream for a delicious dessert. And if you decide to add a touch of flaky sea salt, it really brings a whole other dimension to the air fryer grapefruit!

If you're looking for another delicious fruit to try in the air fryer, check out these air fryer bananas that get caramelized and so tasty!

Ingredients:

  • Grapefruit
  • Brown sugar
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Why make grapefruit in the air fryer?

I love broiled grapefruit. When the sugar gets heated up and caramelized. But I don't always want to turn on my oven. So if I have my air fryer out, I use that instead!

  • Doesn't require heating up your whole oven.
  • Easy and quick!
  • The sugar gets nicely caramelized, adding a sweetness to an otherwise bitter grapefruit.

Recipe tips:

  • I love to either use a grapefruit spoon to eat my grapefruit and/or cut out the segments with a knife prior to adding the sugar. This allows for a much easier time eating the grapefruit! Just go around each segment until it loosens, but leave it in the grapefruit.
  • All air fryers cook differently, you may need to adjust cooking times based on your air fryer.
  • May need more/less brown sugar depending on size of grapefruit.
  • The sea salt is optional, but does add a nice extra flavor and depth to the grapefruit.
grapefruit half on a white plate

Other air fryer recipes to try:

  • Air Fryer Greek Chicken
  • Air Fryer Rainbow Carrots
  • Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
  • Air Fryer Quesadillas
  • Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken
  • Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes

How to make:

First, slice your grapefruit in half. Remove any large seeds.

sliced grapefruit halves

Next, sprinkle the brown sugar over both halves.

uncooked grapefruit with brown sugar sprinkled on top.

Next, press the brown sugar into the grapefruit slightly so brown sugar gets wet.

uncooked grapefruit with brown sugar sprinkled on top.

Put the grapefruit in your air fryer, face up.

uncooked grapefruit halves in air fryer basket

Air fry to perfection.

cooked grapefruit halves in air fryer basket

Enjoy! Add some flaky sea salt, if desired!

grapefruit half on a white plate
grapefruit half on a white plate

Air Fryer Grapefruit

Recipe by Aimee
Air Fryer Grapefruit is easy to make and so delicious! The sugary topping compliments the grapefruit perfectly for a delicious breakfast or snack. Serve the grapefruit on its own, or with some yogurt or ice cream.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Resting time 2 mins
Total Time 14 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 77 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 grapefruit large
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • sea salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Slice your grapefruit in half. (Loosen the segments with a knife, if desired). Remove any large seeds.
  • Place the grapefruit halves face up and sprinkle the brown sugar over the halves.
  • Press the brown sugar into the grapefruit to moisten.
  • Place in your air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 400 degrees F (200 Celsius) for 5-7 minutes, checking frequently.
  • Remove from air fryer basket and let sit for 2-3 minutes to cool down slightly. Sprinkle fresh sea salt on top, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Cooking tips:
  • I love to either use a grapefruit spoon to eat my grapefruit and/or cut out the segments with a knife prior to adding the sugar. This allows for a much easier time eating the grapefruit! Just go around each segment until it loosens, but leave it in the grapefruit.
  • All air fryers cook differently, you may need to adjust cooking times based on your air fryer.
  • May need more/less brown sugar depending on size of grapefruit.
  • The sea salt is optional, but does add a nice extra flavor and depth to the grapefruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1472IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Cristina Carolan

    February 23, 2022 at 9:31 am

    That looks so fun! I Thanks for offering a warm way to eat one.

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