Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable Version)

Golden, sweet pineapple chunks air-fried to caramelized perfection in just 15 minutes.

# What You 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

# How-To:

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 pineapple is golden, lightly caramelized, and slightly crispy on edges.
05 - Serve warm as a snack, dessert topping, or alongside grilled meats.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The natural sugars intensify into something restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort
  • Its ready in fifteen minutes but tastes like you spent much longer on it
02 -
  • Overcrowding leads to steaming instead of caramelizing, so work in batches if needed
  • The sugars can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last two minutes
03 -
  • Use a ripe pineapple with some golden color for the sweetest results
  • Pat the pineapple dry before coating if it seems especially juicy

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