Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
Description
Sweet, salty & crispy — ready in 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks (or 1 can, drained & dried)
- 12 strips regular-cut bacon, halved crosswise (24 pieces)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp Sriracha, to taste
Instructions
- Pre-cook bacon: Halve bacon strips crosswise. Air fry at 390°F for 5 minutes. Remove — it will still be pliable.
- Make glaze: Whisk ketchup, honey, Worcestershire, soy sauce, ginger, and Sriracha. Simmer in small saucepan 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Wrap pineapple: Pat pineapple chunks very dry. Wrap one bacon piece around each chunk and secure with a soaked toothpick.
- Glaze & air fry: Brush bites generously with glaze. Air fry at 390°F in a single layer for 3–5 minutes until bacon is crispy and caramelized. Work in batches.
- Serve: Plate immediately. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Equipment
- Toothpicks, soaked in water 15 min
Notes
Pro Tips
- Pat pineapple completely dry — moisture is the enemy of crispy bacon.
- Always soak toothpicks in water 15 min to prevent burning.
- Don't crowd the basket — cook in batches for best crispiness.
- Thick-cut bacon needs 2–3 extra minutes; adjust accordingly.
- Make ahead: assemble up to 6 hours ahead, refrigerate, cook before serving.
- Brown sugar swap: skip the glaze, roll pineapple in brown sugar before wrapping.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 4–5 minutes until warmed through and crispy again.Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 416mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg