Description
Tropical pineapple fritters from Hawaii deliver golden-brown deliciousness with crisp exterior and tender centers. Sweet fruit mingles with light batter, creating a perfect island-style dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz/566 g) pineapple rings, drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Maple syrup or honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preparation: Drain pineapple chunks thoroughly or cut fresh pineapple into uniform bite-sized pieces, minimizing moisture to ensure perfect batter adhesion.
- Dry Mixture: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl until completely integrated and free of lumps, creating a smooth foundation for the fritters.
- Wet Ingredients: Blend egg, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a consistent liquid mixture that will bind the batter seamlessly.
- Batter Creation: Merge wet and dry ingredients gently, stirring to form a silky, uniform batter without overmixing, which could compromise the fritters’ delicate texture.
- Coating and Frying: Dredge pineapple chunks completely in batter, then carefully lower into 350F hot oil in small batches, ensuring even golden-brown coloration and crispy exterior.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain excess oil, then dust with powdered sugar or serve alongside honey or coconut cream for an elevated flavor profile that complements the sweet, crispy pineapple bites.
Notes
- Drain Thoroughly: Pat pineapple pieces completely dry with paper towels to prevent soggy batter and ensure crispy, golden exterior.
- Batter Consistency: Mix wet and dry ingredients gently to avoid tough fritters; lumpy batter creates uneven coating and texture.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain steady 350F oil heat for even cooking; use a deep-fry thermometer to prevent burning or undercooking.
- Batch Frying Technique: Cook small groups of fritters to preserve oil temperature and prevent overcrowding, guaranteeing crisp, uniform results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg