Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable)
Golden, caramelized pineapple chunks ready in 15 minutes. Perfect sweet snack or dessert topping.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 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 until 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 pineapple is golden, lightly caramelized, and slightly crispy on edges.
05 - Serve warm as a snack, dessert topping, or alongside grilled meats.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The natural sugars transform into deep caramelized edges while keeping the inside juicy and tender
- It turns basic fruit into something that feels like dessert but is literally just pineapple
02 -
- Overcrowding is the enemy, you will end up with steamed fruit instead of caramelized edges
- The pineapple continues to soften after cooking, so pull them when they look slightly less done than you want
03 -
- Pat the pineapple dry with paper towels before tossing for better caramelization
- Use ripe pineapple that gives slightly when pressed for the sweetest results