Grilled Peaches + Air Fryer Grilled Peaches
If you are looking for a sweet summer treat, try grilled peaches. Grilling peaches brings out their natural sweetness and turns them into a tasty seasonal side dish or dessert.
Suitable for gluten free and vegan diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Summertime is all about grilling, and grilled peaches are such a wonderful treat. Grilling fruit is almost magical because it reduces the water content and intensifies the sweetness. As a bonus, we’re also showing you how to make this summer treat in your air fryer so you can beat the heat or enjoy the flavor all year round. #airfryerforthewin
Grilled peaches are incredibly versatile because they can be served as a side dish to grilled meats or topped with ice cream and served as dessert. This is also a great way to use peaches that haven’t quite reached their peak of juiciness.
Friends, if you’ve never tried grilled peaches, you’ve really got to make this recipe. It is suuuuuch a simple and flavorful dessert and it’s incredibly impressive on the plate.
Why You’ll ♡ These
- Seasonal – Peach season is fleeting, so when you want to enjoy peaches as much as possible this recipe provides a delicious way.
- Fancy, Yet Simple – Grilled peaches a la mode is a dessert you’d expect to find in a fancy restaurant. They are so simple to make and will impress your guests.
- Versatile – Grill peaches for dessert or serve them as a side dish to grilled meat. They go especially well with grilled pork.
- Kid-Friendly – Kids aren’t always on board when it comes to fruits and vegetables. This is a great way to sneak some fruit into their diet.
Ready to make this Grilled Peach dessert? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Grill Peaches
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit.
- Place the peaches flesh side down and grill for about 4 minutes.
- Turn the peaches skin side down and then drizzle with maple syrup.
- Grill for another 4-6 minutes until soft. Larger peaches may need a few more minutes.
- Remove and serve with ice cream and chopped walnuts.
How To Grill Peaches in Air Fryer
- Preheat Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit.
- Place the peaches in the air fryer skin side down and then drizzle with maple syrup.
- Air fry for 8-12 minutes until soft. Larger peaches may need a few more minutes.
- Remove and serve with ice cream and chopped walnuts.
Pro Tips
- Choose freestone peaches. This means you can easily remove the pit when you cut the peaches in half.
- If you are having trouble removing the pit, try using a melon baller to scoop out the pit.
- Look for slightly firm peaches. Juicy peaches have more sugar which means they will be prone to burning on the grill or in the air fryer.
- Cut peaches in half before grilling, rather than smaller slices so they don’t fall through the grates on the grill.
- You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your peaches.
Delicious Variations
- Serve with Meat – Skip the ice cream and serve the grilled peaches alongside grilled meat for a tasty summer side dish.
- Add Whipped Cream – Grilled peaches topped with a little bit of whipped cream is a lighter option than ice cream.
- Grill Other Fruits – The same concept can be used for grilling other fruits like nectarines, pears or watermelon. You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the fruit.
- Got Leftover Peaches? Chop or slice them and serve with a cheese plate, on a salad or as a topping for yogurt, cereal or oatmeal.
Make Ahead And Storage
Prep Ahead – Chop walnuts and set out the ice cream to soften a bit while you grill the peaches.
Store – Store any leftover grilled peaches in the fridge. Refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze – Leftover peaches can be frozen but will be very soft when thawed so they are best enjoyed warm off the grill or within a few days.
FAQs
You sure can and this is a great option if you don’t have a grill or an air fryer. To grill on a grill pan, follow the instructions for grilled peaches.
A light coating of oil brushed onto the surface of the peaches can prevent them from sticking to the grill or the air fryer basket. We recommend an oil with a high smoke point like avocado, coconut or olive oil.
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Weight Watchers Points
If not served with ice cream, there is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of grilled peaches.
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Grilled Peaches with Walnuts
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- oil optional for grilling
To serve
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- ice cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit.
- Place the peaches flesh side down and grill for about 4 minutes.
- Turn the peaches skin side down and then drizzle with maple syrup.
- Grill for another 4-6 minutes until soft. Larger peaches may need a few more minutes.
- Remove and serve with ice cream and chopped walnuts.
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit.
- Place the peaches in the air fryer skin side down and then drizzle with maple syrup.
- Air fry for 8-12 minutes until soft. Larger peaches may need a few more minutes.
- Remove and serve with ice cream and chopped walnuts.
- Firmer peaches may need a bit longer.
Notes
- Choose freestone peaches. This means you can easily remove the pit when you cut the peaches in half.
- If you are having trouble removing the pit, use a melon baller to scoop it out.
- Choose slightly firm peaches. Juicy peaches have more sugar which means they will be prone to burning on the grill or in the air fryer.
- Grill peach halves rather than slices so they don’t fall through the grates on the grill.
- You may need to adjust the cooking size depending on the size of your peaches.
- If you skip the ice cream, there is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of this.
Such a tasty way to use up seasonal peaches!
WOW!! This sounds so good. I am going to give this a tray with some ice cream as soon as I get home from vacation.
Oh wow! This looks so delicious and very tasty. We love grilling and these peaches will go so well with our chicken! I’m so excited to make these again!
I made this yesterday. I’ve put grilled peaches on vanilla ice cream. OMG, it was sooo delicious! This recipe is a keeper! Thanks!
Omg !! I’m obsessed with grilled peaches. These is one of my favorite desserts and loving it more with icecream and nuts
Thank you for sharing that tasty and healthy recipe.