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Two warm caramelized peach halves on a plate with vanilla ice cream, chopped pecans, and cinnamon.

Air Fryer Peaches with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

Warm peach halves with a buttery brown sugar-cinnamon glaze, cooked in the air fryer until tender and lightly caramelized.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 peach halves
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large peaches ripe but firm; halved and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Pastry brush
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Wash and pat dry the peaches. Cut them in half, remove the pits, and trim a tiny sliver from the rounded undersides if needed to keep the halves level.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2–3 minutes if your appliance recommends preheating. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Brush the cut side of each peach with melted butter. Spoon the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered surfaces, spreading evenly.
  4. Arrange peach halves cut-side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, checking at about 8 minutes, until tender with a glossy, lightly browned topping.
  5. Carefully remove the peaches and let them rest for about 2 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, or chopped nuts.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches so the halves hold their shape. The total time allows for optional preheating and a short rest; actual time varies by appliance and fruit size. If using an air-fryer-compatible liner, never preheat with loose parchment inside, keep the liner away from the heating element, and weigh it down with food.