Air fryer pineapple chicken is a bold, tangy dish that can be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender chicken, sweet bell peppers and pineapple all coated in a savory mix of barbecue and teriyaki sauce, your family will be asking for this over and over!

I love dinners that take under half an hour to put together.

Who has the time for anything more?

Not this busy mom and not anyone I know.

But just because I’m strapped for time doesn’t mean I can’t get a tasty, balanced meal on the table that everyone gladly eats.

This air fryer pineapple chicken is full of big flavors but short on prep time.

With its blend of sweet and savory tangy flavor and it’s quick prep, this chicken will be a regular addition to your weekly menu.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Chicken– Boneless, skinless chicken breast trimmed of fat and diced into more or less equal sized pieces.
Red bell peppers– Seeded and cut into 1″ pieces.
Barbecue sauce– Your favorite variety
Teriyaki sauce– Again your favorite kind
Ginger paste– You can normally find this in the produce department near the herbs.
Garlic– Minced
Pineapple– Fresh pineapple chunked
Rice– Steamed white rice for serving

How to Make

Air fryer pineapple chicken is so easy to make!

Just stir all the ingredients except for the rice together in a large mixing bowl until combined.

Then spread out half of the mixture in an even layer in the basket of the air fryer.

Air fryer the pineapple chicken at 400 for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking and stirring the mixture around halfway through.

Put the cooked chicken mixture on a waiting serving platter and repeat the same cooking process with the rest of the mixture.

Serve over steamed rice and garnished with thinly sliced green onions if desired.

Enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

If possible, store the chicken and veggies separately from the rice.

Why does pineapple go so well with chicken?

Not only does pineapple taste really delicious with chicken, but pineapple has an enzyme in it that helps break down the protein in meat.

This creates super tender, flavorful chicken.

Is pineapple chicken different from Hawaiian chicken?

Yes!

Hawaiian chicken is a variation of Grilled Huli Huli Chicken, which has a sauce made from pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, ginger, and garlic.

Tips and Tricks

Don’t have red bell pepper? You can substitute any color though red is the sweetest, most mellow pepper.
As written this recipe isn’t spicy, but the barbecue sauce you pick will really play a big factor in how much heat it has. If you choose a spicy barbecue sauce, this recipe will have more heat.
While I suggest white rice, you can use any kind of rice you have on hand.

Other Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

Air fryer pineapple chicken is a delicious, quick dinner you’ll love.

Make it and enjoy!

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Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken

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Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 11

Total Time: 26

Servings:

Calories: 426kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breats trimmed of fat and diced
2 large red bell peppers seeded & cut into 1" pieces
heaping 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
heaping 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp minced garlic
4 cups fresh pineapple chunks drained - roughly 1 1/2 lb
steamed white rice for serving

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Instructions

Add all of the ingredients, except the rice, to a large mixing bowl. Stir together until evenly combined.
1 1/2 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breats, 2 large red bell peppers, heaping 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, heaping 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks
Add half the mixture to the basket of an air fryer in an even layer and cook at 400° for 10-12 minutes- shaking and stirring the mixture halfway through the cook time.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a waiting serving platter, and repeat to finish the rest.
Serve over steamed white rice, garnished with thinly sliced green onions, and enjoy!
steamed white rice

Notes

Don't have red bell pepper? You can substitute any color though red is the sweetest, most mellow pepper.
As written this recipe isn't spicy, but the barbecue sauce you pick will really play a big factor in how much heat it has. If you choose a spicy barbecue sauce, this recipe will have more heat.
While I suggest white rice, you can use any kind of rice you have on hand.