Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks (Printable)
Golden, caramelized pineapple chunks from the air fryer — a quick tropical snack or dessert for four.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pineapple
01 - 1 medium ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Flavorings (optional)
02 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, for extra sweetness (optional)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
04 - Pinch of sea salt (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, combine pineapple chunks with maple syrup or honey (if using), cinnamon, and sea salt, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Place coated pineapple chunks in a single, even layer within the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure caramelization; cook in batches if needed.
04 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the pineapple halfway through, until edges are golden and caramelized.
05 - Carefully remove pineapple from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The edges caramelize in the air fryer as if you stood there basting them, but without any real effort.
- This treat slides from snack to dessert, and it wins over anyone who didn’t think pineapple could get more summery.
02 -
- Piling pineapple chunks too high in the basket guarantees some will burn before others even color—I learned the sticky way.
- The first time I forgot to preheat, the caramelization just didn’t happen, so always give the air fryer that head start.
03 -
- Pat the pineapple very dry before tossing with syrup to get the deepest caramel color.
- Even a tiny bit of overcrowding robs every batch of those toasty edges—use patience and do more than one round if you must.