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Air Fryer Pears

Published: Jul 28, 2022 · Last Updated: May 27, 2024 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air Fryer Pears are a delicious and easy dessert! These air fryer baked pears take less than 20 minutes to cook in the air fryer, and are an elegant dessert that is easy to make.

Air fried pears on a white plate with whipped cream and pecans.

Baked fruit is always so delicious! That bit of heat really brings out the flavors of whatever you're making. But these days, I love making desserts in my air fryer! So I decided to make air fryer baked pears.

And yum. When topped with delicious spices and a bit of sugar, these air fryer pears taste and feel so fancy! I love leaving the stem on because I think it looks even better, but remove the stem if you prefer.

The cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar pair perfectly with the air fried caramelized pear to give it delicious fall flavors. Whether served on their own, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some chopped nuts, the air fried pears are impressive and feel so fancy.

Ingredients

  • Pears - I used Bartlett pears, but you could use other varieties like Anjou pears or Bosc pears.
  • Butter - This is used to help caramelize the sugar on the pear.
  • Cinnamon - Ground cinnamon gives the air fried pear those fall vibes.
  • Nutmeg - Ground nutmeg also adds to the fall vibes.
  • Brown sugar - If you prefer, you can use white granulated sugar in place of the brown sugar.
Bartlett pear.

How to make air fryer pears

Slice the pear into two equal halves, and remove the seeds/core. I love to use a melon baller for this!

Bartlett pear sliced in half and cored.

In a small bowl, add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl.

Stir until completely combined.

Cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl.

Add pear halves to the air fryer basket, face up. In the middle of each pear, add a pat of butter. I used ½ tablespoon for each half.

Pears with butter in air fryer basket.

Air fry the pears at 350 for 2-3 minutes until butter starts to melt.

Pears in air fryer basket with melted butter.

Brush some of the butter so it covers the surface of the pear. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture to the top (you may have some leftover).

Pears in air fryer basket sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Air fry pears for another 12-15 minutes until pear is softened.

Pears in air fryer basket.

Plate and serve as desired.

Air fried pears on a white plate.

I love mine with some whipped cream and pecans for crunch!

Air fried pears on a white plate with whipped cream and pecans.

Customizations

  • Don't want to use sugar? Use some maple syrup in the place of the sugar. If you do this, you can leave out the butter if you like, as the maple syrup will caramelize on its own.
  • Instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, use pumpkin pie spice.
  • Try this with apples!

How to serve the air fryer baked pears

The air fryer pears are delicious served with some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. I love this cinnamon whipped cream. For a healthier option, serve with some vanilla Greek yogurt.

I also love to serve baked pears with toppings like a drizzle of caramel sauce or chopped pecans (or these air fryer candied pecans).

Recipe tips

  • Using ripe pears works best, as they soften nicely and cook a little more quickly.
  • Want to double the recipe? Make 2 air fryer baked pears at a time if your air fryer basket allows.
  • If you prefer, you can use less butter or melt the butter prior in a small dish, and then just brush it on.
  • Try to keep the pear halves the same size. This way they will both cook a similar time in the air fryer and one won't be thicker than the other.
  • All air fryers cook differently. Check frequently for doneness and understand you may need to use more or less time depending on your air fryer and how large your pear is.

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air fryer baked pears topped with chopped pecans

Air Fryer Pears

Recipe by Aimee
Air fryer pears are a delicious and easy dessert using cinnamon and brown sugar to make a delicious caramelized pear!
4.98 from 41 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 23 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pear
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry pear, then slice in half, core and remove any seeds.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix together.
  • Add ½ of melted butter to each pear halve. Place in the air fryer basket and air fry for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees F until butter starts to melt.
  • Brush melted butter over the surface of the pear. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the surface of each pear (you may have extra).
  • Air fry for an additional 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until pear is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Plate and enjoy.

Notes

  • Using ripe pears works best, as they soften nicely and cook a little more quickly.
  • Want to double the recipe? Make 2 air fryer baked pears at a time if your air fryer basket allows.
  • If you prefer, you can use less butter or melt the butter prior in a small dish, and then just brush it on.
  • Try to keep the pear halves the same size. This way they will both cook a similar time in the air fryer and one won't be thicker than the other.
  • All air fryers cook differently. Check frequently for doneness and understand you may need to use more or less time depending on your air fryer and how large your pear is.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 353IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.2mg

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  1. Miss J.

    October 28, 2024 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    My family and I love these! I've made this twice now and switched out the pears for apples, same delicious result! Thanks for this recipe!

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