Description
Pineapple fritters dance with Caribbean charm, bringing golden crispy edges and sweet island spirit to your plate. Delicate fruit meets crisp batter, creating a dessert that whisks you straight to sunny coastal shores with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large pineapple (peeled and cored)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk (180 milliliters)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking and Garnish:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Additional cinnamon and sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Carefully trim and prepare pineapple rings, ensuring uniform thickness around 1/2 inch.
- Create a smooth batter by thoroughly blending dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Incorporate egg and milk into the dry mixture, whisking until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Preheat deep fryer or large pot of oil to a precise 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Completely immerse each pineapple ring into the prepared batter, guaranteeing total coverage.
- Gently lower battered rings into hot oil, cooking in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry rings for approximately 2 minutes per side, rotating once to ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Extract fritters using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels.
- While still warm, generously sprinkle a delicate mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the crispy fritters.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crispiness and tropical flavor.
Notes
- Enhance sweetness by choosing ripe, golden pineapples with minimal bruising for maximum flavor intensity.
- Prevent batter from becoming too thick by gradually adding milk, ensuring a light and crispy coating that perfectly adheres to the pineapple rings.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 375°F to achieve golden-brown fritters without absorbing excess oil or becoming greasy.
- Create gluten-free variation by substituting all-purpose flour with rice flour or almond flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg