🍑 Air-Fried Honey-Balsamic Glazed Peach Halves 🇮🇹

Slice the peach in half along its natural seam and twist gently to separate. Pop out the pit. Use a paper towel to pat the exposed golden flesh thoroughly dry—removing surface moisture ensures the glaze bonds instantly to the fruit rather than pooling or sliding off.

In a tiny bowl, vigorously whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and thick. Use a pastry brush to paint the mixture generously over the cut side of both peach halves, letting a little bit pool in the central pit cavity.

Preheat your air fryer to 195°C (380°F). Place the peach halves in the basket cut-side up so the sweet juices remain trapped inside the cavity during the bake. Air fry for 9–10 minutes without flipping. The intense, circulating heat will wrinkle the skins and roast the top into a deeply caramelized, mahogany crust.

Carefully lift the hot, steaming peaches from the basket and place them into dessert bowls. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the caramelized surface, then immediately crown each half with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream. Scatter the toasted almonds over the top as the cream begins to melt into the warm balsamic syrup!