Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit
Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit pairs tart, juicy segments with a warm, buttery brown sugar crust kissed with cinnamon. The quick blast of heat creates a lightly crackled top and concentrates the grapefruit’s brightness for a sweet-tart balance. Serve it for a cozy brunch, a light dessert, or a refreshing snack when you want something simple yet special.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the grapefruit in half. If the halves don't sit flat, slice a thin sliver off the bottom of each. With a sharp paring knife, cut around the outer edge of each half between the skin and the fruit, then cut between each segment to make it easier to eat after cooking.
- 3
Mix the softened butter with 3 teaspoons brown sugar in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over each grapefruit half, then sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar.
- 4
Set each grapefruit half on a 5-inch square of aluminum foil. Fold the foil edges up around the fruit to catch any juices, then place them in the air fryer basket.
- 5
Broil in the preheated air fryer until the sugar mixture is bubbling, 6 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle the fruit with cinnamon before serving.
- Calories 144.31 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 1.38 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 19.78 g 7%
- Total Fat 6.47 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.68 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 23.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.66 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 15.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.86 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 95.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 64.6 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit is made with 4 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, and Red Grapefruit. Each serving provides about 144.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Red Grapefruit. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 144.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit healthy?
- Air Fryer Caramelized Grapefruit has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 144.31 calories and 1.38 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.15 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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