Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable View)
Golden, caramelized pineapple chunks ready in minutes using your air fryer for a naturally sweet and tropical treat.
# 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 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The air fryer creates those restaurant style caramelized edges without heating up your entire kitchen
- Ready in 15 minutes from start to finish for instant gratification
- Naturally sweet with just the right touch of warm spices
02 -
- Overcrowding the basket will steam the pineapple instead of caramelizing it so always work in batches
- The pineapple is done when it has deep golden brown spots and edges that look slightly shriveled and crisp
- Letting it cool for just 2 minutes after cooking helps the caramelized edges set up perfectly
03 -
- Choose a pineapple that yields slightly to gentle pressure and has a sweet fragrance at the base
- Shake the basket vigorously halfway through cooking to ensure all sides get evenly caramelized