Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Print View)
Golden, caramelized pineapple chunks ready in 15 minutes—perfect as a sweet snack or dessert topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Sweetener & Flavoring
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 Make:
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 Suggestions:
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- The air fryer creates those restaurant style caramelized edges without turning on your oven
- Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent hours preparing something special
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- Overcrowding the basket will steam the fruit instead of caramelizing it, so work in batches if needed
- The pineapple will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from the air fryer
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- Pat the pineapple dry with paper towels before tossing with oil for better caramelization
- Use room temperature fruit instead of cold from the refrigerator for more even cooking