Description
Delight in these caramelized air fryer pineapple chunks, creating a warm treat that pairs perfectly with desserts or stands alone as a vibrant snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh pineapple (about 3 cups chunks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the pineapple: Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Stand it upright and slice off the skin in strips, then remove the eyes with a small knife. Cut the pineapple into 1-inch chunks.
- Toss with flavor: In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks with oil, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, and salt. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 2 minutes.
- Air fry pineapple: Place pineapple chunks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through for even cooking. Pineapple should be golden brown with crisp edges and juicy centers.
- Serve warm: Carefully remove pineapple chunks and serve warm alone or with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For extra sweetness, marinate the pineapple in honey or maple syrup for an hour before air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple, air fryer, dessert, snacks, tropical fruit
