Roasted Plums In Air Fryer

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These plums are the perfect healthy treat! Roasted Plums In The Air Fryer are a delicious side dish or even dessert. You’ll love how easy it is to make this naturally sweet snack.

air fryer opened to show plums inside

Air Fryer Roasted Plums

Plain or topped with sweet syrups, these roasted plums are mouth-watering delicious. We kept it simple for this recipe, but you can also top the plums with maple syrup, honey, or cinnamon sugar for an extra treat. They’re so good with ice cream or yogurt!

fork holding piece of Roasted Plum

The air fryer is perfect for roasting plums. They develop a delicious caramelized flavor and cook up in no time! Just slice into quarters and heat up in the air fryer. You can cook them while prepping other side dishes. Or even prep them in advance and serve over breakfast foods or as a warmed side at dinner. Yum!

hand holding air fryer basket with roasted plums inside

Love healthy side dishes? We’ve got plenty. Check out Air Fryer Roasted Delicata Squash, Instant Pot Frozen Brussels Sprouts, and Sautéed Green Beans Recipe.

roasted plums on a plate

How To Make Roasted Plums In Air Fryer

First prep the plums. Slice them in half and remove the pits. Discard pits.

Slice the plums into quarters for even cooking.

close-up of roasted plums in air fryer

Add plums to air fryer basket. Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking time- pause the air fryer, open the basket, and shake the plums to reposition them. Replace basket in air fryer and continue cooking.

If, after 15 minutes, the plums are not cooked enough to your liking, add another 5 minutes in the air fryer.

Once plums are done cooking, remove air fryer basket and move plums to a serving plate.

fork holding piece of air fried plum

Cooking Tips

  • Before cooking, you can add more flavor and sweetness by drizzling maple syrup or honey on top. Cinnamon and sugar will also add to the natural sweetness of the plums
  • Be sure to flip plums over at the halfway point to cook more evenly
  • If the plums begin to burn before they are fully cooked, you can turn the heat down to 330 degrees

juicy roasted plums on a plate

Can You Cook Fruit In The Air Fryer?

Yes! The air fryer is a wonderful way to cook delicious, caramelized fruit without adding any oil. Roasted fruit in the air fryer becomes a sweet, healthy treat or side dish. The outside crisps up while the inside remains soft and juicy. Yum!

roasted plums cooked in the air fryer

What Are Some Good Toppings For Roasted Plums?

Roasted plums are delicious on their own, but you can also drizzle them with balsamic glaze, maple syrup, honey, or spiced syrup… just to name a few ideas.

fork holding piece of air fryer roasted plum

What To Serve With Roasted Plums In Air Fryer

These lightly sweet plums go deliciously with breakfast foods, like Frozen Waffles In The Air Fryer (Eggo Waffles), Air Fryer Frozen Pancakes, and Air Fryer Frozen Pillsbury Grands Biscuits.

Or slice them up into smaller pieces and top grilled meats like Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken Shish Kabobs Recipe, Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe With Chicken Breasts Or Thighs, or Air Fryer BBQ Pork Chops. So much flavor!

plums sliced into quarters and roasted in the air fryer

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Roasted Plums In Air Fryer

These plums are the perfect healthy treat! Roasted Plums In The Air Fryer are a delicious side dish or even dessert. You'll love how easy it is to make this naturally sweet snack.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: Roasted Plums In Air Fryer
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 52kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb plums pits removed

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Instructions

  • First prep the plums. Slice them in half and remove the pits. Discard pits.
  • Slice the plums into quarters for even cooking.
  • Add plums to air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking time- pause the air fryer, open the basket, and shake the plums to reposition them. Replace basket in air fryer and continue cooking.
  • If, after 15 minutes, the plums are not cooked enough to your liking, add another 5 minutes in the air fryer.
  • Once plums are done cooking, remove air fryer basket and move plums to a serving plate.

Notes

  • Before cooking, you can add more flavor and sweetness by drizzling maple syrup or honey on top. Cinnamon and sugar will also add to the natural sweetness of the plums
  • Be sure to flip plums over at the halfway point to cook more evenly
  • If the plums begin to burn before they are fully cooked, you can turn the heat down to 330 degrees
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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