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Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Set the air fryer to preheat to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. Dice the chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.