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Air Fryer Pineapple Kebabs - Pineapple Tikka

These Air Fryer Pineapple Kebabs - Pineapple Tikka marinated in a few spices and then air fried are a huge crowd pleaser.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appertizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pineapple (chopped to 3 inch chunks)
  • 1/2 tbsp oil of choice
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp  red chili powder      (cayenne pepper)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp chaat masala  
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin     

Method
 

  1. Peel, core and chop the pineapple into chunks. Using a napkin pat them dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl whisk together half the oil, sugar, red chili powder, salt, chaat masala, lemon juice and ground cumin.
  3. Add the pineapple to the marinade. Furthermore coat the marinade to the pineapple and allow to marinate for 5 minutes.
  4. Thread the pineapple pieces onto skewers. Grease the air fryer tray with the remaining oil. Finally, air fry the pineapple for about 10 - 12 minutes at 380 degrees F, until golden and caramelized, flipping at the halfway point.
    If you dont have skewers spoon the pineapple chunks in the air fryer basket one at a time to avoid breaking them, and prevent excess liquid from dripping down below your basket and smoking.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to high or 400 degrees. Place skewers onto preheated and greased grill. Monitor carefully as they cook. Flip every 2-3 minutes until warmed/cooked through.
Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Place pineapple skewers on a baking sheet lined with foil and a little oil. Bake for Bake 16–18 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

Notes

I used metal skewers.If using wooden skewers soak in water for 15 minutes prior to kebab assembly.