Fried Pineapple (Printable)

Crispy, golden pineapple rings with caramelized edges and warm cinnamon. A delightful tropical treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 large ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rings

→ Batter & Coating

02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - 1/2 cup cold sparkling water

→ For Frying

08 - Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

→ Optional Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted
11 - Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add cold sparkling water, whisking constantly until a smooth, thick batter forms.
02 - Pat pineapple rings dry with paper towels to ensure batter adheres properly during frying.
03 - Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until oil shimmers and reaches frying temperature.
04 - Dip each pineapple ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off for even coating.
05 - Fry pineapple rings in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature.
06 - Transfer fried pineapple to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with honey or maple syrup, toasted coconut, or vanilla ice cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot, crispy batter and juicy, sweet pineapple is absolutely addictive
  • It comes together so fast you can impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen
02 -
  • Dry your pineapple rings thoroughly or the batter won't stick properly and you'll end up with patchy coating
  • Let the oil come back to temperature between batches or your later pineapple will be greasy instead of crisp
03 -
  • Test your oil by dropping in a tiny bit of batter, it should immediately bubble and rise to the surface
  • If your pineapple is underripe, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to compensate for the tartness

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