Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable version)
Golden caramelized pineapple ready in 15 minutes
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Sweetener & Flavoring (optional)
02 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - Pinch of sea salt
05 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or neutral oil
# How to Prepare:
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 advice:
01 -
- The natural sugars transform into something restaurant quality in just minutes
- Its endlessly versatile for sweet or savory moments
- The cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
- Overcrowding is the enemy of caramelization so resist the urge to squeeze everything in at once
- The pineapple will continue softening slightly after you remove it from the heat
- Different air fryer models run hotter or cooler so check at the 8 minute mark your first time
03 -
- Pat the pineapple dry with paper towels before tossing for extra crispy edges
- A minute under the broiler after air frying creates an even deeper caramelization if you want to go all out