Description
Tropical Pineapple Fritter Rings bring Caribbean sunshine to your dessert plate. Crispy golden batter envelops sweet pineapple, creating a perfect balance of crunch and juicy tropical flavor that will transport diners to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Tropical Pineapple Fritter Rings
Main Ingredients:
- 2 small fresh pineapples
- 1 cup flour (240 ml)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk (300 ml)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cooking and Flavoring Ingredients:
- Splash of vanilla
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Carefully remove the pineapple’s tough outer skin using a sharp knife, ensuring all spiky sections are completely trimmed away.
- Extract the fibrous central core from each pineapple ring and slice into uniform 0.25-inch (6.35-millimeter) thick rounds, gently blotting each slice with clean paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
- Prepare a landing zone for fried rings by spreading multiple layers of absorbent paper towels across a sturdy baking sheet.
- Create a delicate fritter batter by whisking together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, baking powder, and a pinch of kosher salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Introduce a fresh egg, buttermilk, and pure vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until the mixture reaches a smooth, slightly lumpy consistency without overmixing.
- Fill a heavy-bottomed pot with vegetable oil, heating to precisely 350°F (176°C) using a reliable cooking thermometer to ensure optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully submerge each pineapple ring into the prepared batter, allowing excess to drip off before gently lowering into the hot oil.
- Fry the battered rings in small batches, turning once midway, until they transform into a rich golden-brown color, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the freshly fried fritters onto the prepared paper towel-lined sheet to drain excess oil.
- Immediately roll the warm fritters in a blend of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar, ensuring a complete and even coating.
- Serve the tropical fritters while warm, presenting them as a delightful dessert or indulgent snack.
Notes
- Perfectly pat dry pineapple rings to ensure crispy, non-soggy fritters that have maximum crunch when fried.
- Control oil temperature precisely at 350°F to prevent burning and achieve golden, evenly cooked fritter exteriors.
- Mix batter just until combined to maintain light, airy texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Work in small batches while frying to keep oil temperature consistent and prevent overcrowding.
- Drain excess oil immediately on paper towels to maintain fritters’ delightful crispiness and prevent greasiness.
- Dust with cinnamon-sugar while fritters are still warm for optimal sugar melting and flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg