Fried Pineapple (Printable)
Crispy battered pineapple rings fried to golden perfection with cinnamon.
# 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)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add cold sparkling water, whisking until a smooth, thick batter forms.
02 - Pat pineapple rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better batter adhesion.
03 - Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Dip each pineapple ring into the batter, letting any excess drip off to ensure even coating.
05 - Fry pineapple rings in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain proper oil temperature.
06 - Transfer fried pineapple to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
07 - Serve warm, drizzled with honey or maple syrup, and topped with toasted coconut or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the crackling, golden batter and the warm, juicy pineapple inside is absolutely addictive
- It comes together in just 20 minutes but feels like something youd order at a fancy restaurant
- The sparkling water batter creates the lightest, crispiest coating that somehow lets the pineapple shine through
02 -
- Cold sparkling water is nonnegotiable here, as warm or still water will result in a heavy, doughy coating
- Overcrowding the pan drops the oil temperature dramatically, leading to soggy, greasy pineapple instead of crispy results
- Pineapple must be patted completely dry before battering, or the coating will slide right off in the hot oil
03 -
- Set up your station with batter, pineapple, and paper towels in a line before heating oil, as the frying moves fast
- Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt over the finished pineapple to amplify all the flavors