Air Fryer Peaches
Air Fryer Peaches are caramelized like they had been grilled, tender like they were canned, and with the deep concentrated flavor of dehydrated fruit. Try them in a savory salad or a sweet dessert. They’re also great on their own.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 fresh peaches ripe at least to the point of having a fragrance; can substitute nectarines
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer preheats, cut the peaches. Starting at the point where the stem attaches, use a knife to cut a vertical circle into the peach, cutting all the way down to the pit. This should form two equal-sized halves. Hold the peach gently in both palms, with one half in each hand and trying not to squeeze the fruit, twist the halves in opposite directions, like you’re unscrewing the halves apart from each other.
- When the air fryer has finished preheating, place the peaches cut-side-up in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 330 F (165 C) for 20-28 minutes, until the peaches are cooked through, withered, and slightly browned on top. A good point to stop is when the first peach reaches a 30-50% dark brown char on top. You should start to monitor the peaches every 2-3 minutes starting around minute 18.
- Serve or store immediately.
Notes
The peaches will be tastiest if served when still hot or recently cooled.
They will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
If the peaches are especially ripe, juices may rise to the surface of the peaches and start to concentrate and caramelize. This makes for great flavor, but if you notice this happening, be careful not to burn the sugar too much. If you see bubbling liquid that becomes very dark brown, you should stop the cooking because the peaches are ready.
If the peaches are less than completely ripe and you see brown spots on the surface that don’t look liquidy, this is fine. It’s just the dehydrated surface of the peach charring.