Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable)
Sweet, golden pineapple chunks air-fried to caramelized perfection in just 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Sweetener & Flavoring
02 - 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - Pinch of sea salt
05 - 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or neutral oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, toss pineapple chunks with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted coconut oil if desired, making sure all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Arrange pineapple chunks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the pineapple is golden, lightly caramelized, and slightly crispy on the edges.
05 - Serve warm as a snack, dessert, or topping for yogurt, pancakes, or grilled meats.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The edges get perfectly crispy and caramelized while staying juicy inside
- It transforms basic pineapple into something that feels fancy and indulgent
- Ready in fifteen minutes flat with almost zero effort
02 -
- Overcrowding is the enemy, so cook in batches if your air fryer basket is small
- The pineapple continues caramelizing slightly after it comes out, so do not wait for deep dark color
- Fresh pineapple works significantly better than canned here
03 -
- Pat the pineapple dry with paper towels before tossing for better caramelization
- Use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar for a slightly deeper, molasses like flavor