Description
The viral 20-minute air fryer pineapple chunks with caramelized edges, juicy centers, and warm cinnamon-honey flavor that tastes like a tropical dessert dream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh pineapple (about 2–3 lbs), cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ¼ tsp chili powder or tajín
- Optional: vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Remove the crown and bottom of the pineapple, slice off the skin, remove the eyes, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- In a bowl, toss pineapple chunks with oil, cinnamon, honey, and salt.
- Let sit for 5 minutes to enhance caramelization.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange pineapple in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking.
- Cook until golden with caramelized edges.
- Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple only for best results. Avoid overcrowding to ensure caramelization. Serve hot for maximum flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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