Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable)
Golden, caramelized pineapple chunks ready in 15 minutes—perfect as a sweet snack or dessert topping.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
# Directions:
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 (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 Tips:
01 -
- The natural sugars intensify into something that tastes gourmet but takes virtually zero effort
- It's that perfect sweet ending to dinner or a midday treat that feels indulgent but is just fruit
02 -
- Overcrowding is the enemy here because stacked pineapple pieces steam instead of roast, so batch cooking is absolutely worth the extra few minutes
- The pineapple continues cooking slightly after you remove it from the air fryer, so pull them when they look slightly less done than your ideal version
03 -
- Look for a pineapple that gives slightly when pressed at the base and has a sweet aroma at the stem end
- Don't skip the shake halfway through cooking because even browning is what makes every bite perfectly caramelized