Heavenly Pineapple Fritters (Printer-friendly)

Golden, crispy pineapple rings in coconut batter, fried until perfectly crisp and finished with powdered sugar.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings (about 8 rings)

→ Batter

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
03 - 1/4 cup cornstarch (30 g)
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 2/3 cup chilled sparkling water (160 ml)
08 - 2 tablespoons coconut milk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Frying

10 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying

→ Topping

11 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
12 - Toasted shredded coconut, for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the pineapple rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Set aside on a clean plate.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - Add chilled sparkling water, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk until you achieve a smooth, thick batter with no lumps.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep saucepan or fryer and heat to 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure proper temperature.
05 - Dip each pineapple ring into the batter, turning to coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off for even frying.
06 - Carefully lower 2-3 battered rings into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
07 - Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar and sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot crisp exterior and juicy sweet pineapple inside is absolutely addictive
  • These come together faster than you can preheat your oven and taste like a vacation
  • The sparkling water in the batter creates the lightest crunch youve ever bitten into
02 -
  • If your oil isn't hot enough, these will absorb too much grease and become soggy disappointments
  • Don't overcrowd the fryer or the oil temperature drops and you lose that perfect crispiness
  • These are absolutely best eaten within minutes of frying while still warm
03 -
  • Keep your sparkling water ice cold until the moment you use it for the lightest possible batter
  • Set up a cooling rack with paper towels underneath before you start frying for easier cleanup
  • Use a slotted spoon to lift each fritter out gently so the fragile coating doesn't break

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