Description
Crispy Fried Pineapple with Coconut Crust brings tropical paradise to your plate, melding sweet and crunchy textures. Exotic island flavors dance through each golden-brown bite, inviting you to savor a delightful dessert that celebrates summer’s zesty spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients and Seasoning:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying (2 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare a crisp, golden coating by whisking together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until uniformly blended.
- In a separate container, vigorously beat eggs with milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, creating a lump-free batter with a silky consistency.
- Gently incorporate fresh pineapple chunks into the batter, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Spread shredded coconut across a wide, shallow plate, preparing it as the final crunchy exterior layer.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Carefully roll each batter-covered pineapple chunk through the shredded coconut, pressing gently to help coconut adhere completely.
- Delicately lower coconut-crusted pineapple pieces into the hot oil, frying 2-3 minutes until they transform into a rich, golden brown color.
- Remove fried pineapple using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately while crisp and warm, optionally dusting with additional cinnamon or powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm pineapple chunks to ensure a perfect texture and prevent soggy results during frying.
- Pat pineapple pieces completely dry before battering to help the coating adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 375°F for even golden-brown coloring and prevent greasy absorption.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute regular flour with almond or coconut flour and use gluten-free cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg