Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable Version)
Golden pineapple chunks air-fried to sweet, caramelized perfection in 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
# How-To:
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 to 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 natural sugars transform into something thats equal parts candy and caramelized magic
- It turns an ordinary fruit snack into something that feels like a restaurant dessert
02 -
- Overcrowding the basket is the fastest way to end up with steamed instead of caramelized pineapple
- The pineapple continues to soften slightly after it comes out, so err on the side of less time if you prefer some bite
03 -
- The most golden, caramelized pieces are always the ones that touched the basket directly
- A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving brightens everything up