Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable Version)
Sweet, caramelized pineapple chunks air-fried to golden perfection in just 10 minutes.
# What You 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, working 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.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer creates these gorgeous caramelized edges that you normally only get from grilling, but without heating up your whole house or firing up the outdoor grill in winter
- Its ridiculously fast, ready in 15 minutes start to finish, and the natural sweetness intensifies so much you might forget it is just fruit
02 -
- Overcrowding is the enemy here, the pineapple needs space for hot air to circulate and create those caramelized edges
- The cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer model and how ripe your pineapple is, so start checking around 8 minutes
03 -
- If your pineapple is not very ripe, add the full tablespoon of sugar to help compensate, but skip it entirely for very ripe pineapples
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper for easier cleanup, especially if you are using the oil and sugar coating