Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printer-friendly)
Sweet, golden pineapple chunks air-fried to perfection with cinnamon and brown sugar. Ready in 15 minutes for a naturally caramelized treat.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes to ensure proper cooking temperature.
02 - In a large bowl, toss pineapple chunks with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted coconut oil until all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Arrange pineapple chunks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work 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 Advice:
01 -
- The natural sugars in pineapple transform into something that tastes like candy without any processed ingredients
- Ready in fifteen minutes but makes your whole kitchen feel like an island getaway
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- Overcrowding the basket will steam instead of caramelize your pineapple
- The pineapple continues softening slightly after you remove it from the heat
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- Pat pineapple pieces dry before tossing for better caramelization
- Let the air fryer basket heat up fully before adding the fruit