Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable Version)
Sweet, golden pineapple chunks air-fried to caramelized perfection in just 15 minutes.
# 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before adding pineapple.
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. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until pineapple is golden, lightly caramelized, and slightly crispy on edges.
05 - Serve warm as a snack, dessert topping, or alongside grilled meats.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The natural sugars intensify into something that tastes like caramel candy without any processed ingredients
- It turns an ordinary fruit into a dessert that feels fancy enough for guests
- The edges get crispy while the inside stays juicy, creating this incredible texture contrast
02 -
- Overcrowding is the enemy here. If you pile too much pineapple in the basket, it will steam instead of caramelize.
- The size of your chunks matters. Too small and they burn, too big and they stay raw in the middle.
- Shaking the basket halfway through is not optional if you want even cooking.
03 -
- Pat your pineapple chunks dry before tossing with seasonings for better caramelization
- If your pineapple isn't quite ripe, add the extra tablespoon of sugar to help it along