Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken Recipe
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
389 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken Recipe
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Make delicious air fryer pineapple chicken at home in under 30 minutes! This easy recipe features juicy chicken pieces and caramelized pineapple in a sweet-tangy glaze.
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Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast or chicken thighs cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups pineapple cubed
- ½ red bell pepper sliced into strips
For the sauce:
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
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Instructions
- Set the air fryer to preheat to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. Dice the chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple.
- Put the chicken in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (not the cornstarch mixed with water), salt and black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Put the chicken in the air fryer basket along with the sliced red pepper strips. Air fry the chicken at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes, flip the chicken over and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the chicken is golden brown. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 °F
- The chicken cooks combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and garlic in a frying pan. Heat on low until the sugar dissolves and it just starts to boil.
- Add the cornstarch and water mixture to the frying pan and stir to mix. Let it cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce. Take the sauce off the heat.
- Add the chicken, red peppers, and pineapple chunks to the frying pan. Mix and serve over rice.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before coating it with cornstarch. This helps the coating stick better and makes it crispier.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Try to make your chicken pieces about the same size—around 1-inch cubes work great. This way everything cooks evenly.
- Either chicken thighs or breasts work in this recipe. Thighs tend to stay juicier than breasts.
- Add some red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce for a kick.
- Pat the chicken dry before coating it with cornstarch. This helps the coating stick better and makes it crispier.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Try to make your chicken pieces about the same size—around 1-inch cubes work great. This way everything cooks evenly.
- Either chicken thighs or breasts work in this recipe. Thighs tend to stay juicier than breasts.
- Add some red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce for a kick.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
2733mg
(114%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
734IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 2733mg | 114% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 734IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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