Easy Air Fryer Pineapple Chunks – Quick Caramelized Tropical Dessert Snack
Quick and easy air fryer pineapple chunks that caramelize into a sweet, juicy dessert or snack in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh pineapple (about 3 cups chunks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cut pineapple into 1-inch chunks after removing skin and core.
- Toss pineapple with oil, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, and salt.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
- Place pineapple in a single layer and cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve warm as-is or with ice cream.
Notes
- Do not overcook to avoid mushy texture.
- Fresh pineapple gives best caramelization.
- Shake basket halfway for even cooking.
- Optional: add chili powder or lime juice for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup pineapple
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg