Fried Pineapple Rings – A Tropical Snack You'll Adore

Fried Pineapple Rings – Tropical Snack Recipe brings a delicious tropical flavor experience in every bite.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 5

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 8 rings

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Tropical

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pineapple

8 rings Pineapple Rings Freshness and natural sweetness are key.
1/4 cup Dark Rum For rich flavor; substitute with apple juice for non-alcoholic version.
1/4 cup Coconut Rum Enhances tropical flair; can substitute with more coconut milk.

For the Battering

1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used if needed.
1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes Unsweetened flakes will work just as well.
2 large Eggs Aquafaba makes a fantastic vegan alternative.
1/2 cup Coconut Milk Almond milk is a suitable alternative.

For Frying

2 cups Vegetable Oil Use oil with a high smoke point.

For the Dipping Sauce

8 oz Cream Cheese Can use Greek yogurt as a lighter option.
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Agave syrup works as a refined sugar substitute.

Equipment

Deep pot
Thermometer
medium bowl
Separate bowls

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Soak the pineapple rings in dark rum and coconut rum for at least 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
Set up coating stations with flour, coconut flakes, and whisked eggs with coconut milk.
Coat each pineapple ring in flour, then egg mixture, and finally in coconut flakes.
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F and fry the rings in batches until golden brown.
Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar, then add reserved rum for dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ringCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve fresh for the best experience; they are best enjoyed warm and crisp with dipping sauce.

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