Heavenly Pineapple Fritters That Bring Tropical Joy
Crispy, golden fritters bursting with juicy pineapple sweetness, dusted with warm cinnamon sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 whole Fresh pineapple, sliced into rings
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Additional cinnamon and sugar
Instructions
- Prep your pineapple: Slice fresh pineapple into rings, about 1/2 inch thick, removing the hard core.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add wet ingredients: Make a well in the dry mix, add the egg and milk, and whisk until combined.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the pineapple rings: Dip each ring in the batter, ensuring a 1/4-inch coating.
- Fry them up: Fry coated rings for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain the excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove fritters and place them on paper towels.
- Dust with cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while warm.
Notes
Serve with honey or maple syrup, and consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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