Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable Version)
Sweet golden pineapple chunks air-fried to perfection with cinnamon and brown sugar
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Sweetener & Flavoring
02 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - Pinch of sea salt
05 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or neutral oil
# Method:
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. 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 Tricks:
01 -
- The air fryer creates these concentrated sweet spots that you just cannot get from roasting
- Takes literally fifteen minutes from cutting to eating
02 -
- Overcrowding is the enemy of caramelization so work in batches if needed
- Shake the basket at the halfway mark or some pieces will burn while others stay raw
03 -
- Pat the pineapple dry before tossing with sugar for better caramelization
- Let the pieces cool for just two minutes before serving so they develop a slight chew