Indulgent Fried Pineapple with Coconut Crust: A Tropical Delight
Indulgent Fried Pineapple with Coconut Crust: A Tropical Delight is the perfect dessert to transport you to sun-soaked beaches with every bite. This easy-to-make dish features sweet, crispy fried pineapple rings enveloped in a crunchy coconut crust. Ideal for parties or a special treat at home, these tropical fritters are sure to impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth and brightens any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can pineapple rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, and egg until smooth. Chill the batter in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Drain canned pineapple rings and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Dip each dried pineapple ring into the chilled batter to coat fully.
- Roll the battered rings in shredded coconut until well covered.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and fry the coated pineapple rings for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or fruit dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg