Description
Indulge in a tropical treat with these Fried Piña Colada Rings. Crispy on the outside, sweet and juicy on the inside, these fried pineapple rings are a delightful dessert or snack with a hint of coconut and rum flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and sliced into rings)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Batter:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon rum extract (or 1 tablespoon light rum)
Other:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: sweet coconut cream or pineapple glaze for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Oil: Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat to 350°F.
- Prepare the Batter: Whisk together flour, shredded coconut, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, coconut milk, and rum extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a smooth batter.
- Fry the Rings: Pat pineapple rings dry, dip in batter, and fry in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm with optional coconut cream or pineapple glaze.
Notes
- For an extra tropical twist, sprinkle toasted coconut over the finished rings.
- Best served immediately while hot and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ring
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
