Irresistible Crispy Pineapple Fritter Rings (Easy 20-Minute Dessert)
These Irresistible Crispy Pineapple Fritter Rings are a delightful dessert that marries juicy tropical pineapple with a fluffy, donut-like batter and a cinnamon-sugar coating, ready in just 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-16 fritter rings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pineapple rings: 2 small fresh pineapples or 2 (20 oz) cans
- All-purpose flour: 1½ cups
- Granulated sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Large egg: 1, beaten
- Buttermilk: ¾ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: About 4 cups for frying
- For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
Instructions
- Prep your pineapple by peeling, coring, and slicing into rings about 1/4-inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up your frying station with a baking sheet lined with paper towels and mix cinnamon and sugar for coating.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the beaten egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to about 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each pineapple ring in batter, then fry 3-4 rings at a time for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Mix the batter just before frying for best results.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature to avoid greasy fritters.
- Dry the pineapple rings well to help the batter stick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter ring
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
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