Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable)
Golden pineapple chunks air-fried to caramelized perfection in just 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Sweetener & Flavoring (optional)
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
# Steps:
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 Advice:
01 -
- The natural sugars in pineapple transform into deep caramelized notes that you just cannot achieve any other way without a grill
- Its ridiculously fast and requires almost zero active cooking time
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- Overcrowding the basket is the number one mistake that will leave you with steamed pineapple instead of caramelized goodness
- Letting the pineapple cool completely will make it lose that wonderful crispy texture so timing matters
03 -
- Pat the pineapple dry with paper towels before tossing if it seems especially juicy for better caramelization
- Use a silicone brush to lightly oil the basket for even easier cleanup