Fried Pineapple Golden Caramelized Rings (Printable)
Golden caramelized pineapple rings fried to crispy perfection—sweet, juicy, and ready in just 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 large ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
→ Batter & Coating
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - 1/2 cup cold sparkling water
→ For Frying
08 - Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
→ Optional Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted
11 - Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add cold sparkling water, whisking until a smooth, thick batter forms.
02 - Pat pineapple rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better batter adhesion.
03 - Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot.
04 - Dip each pineapple ring into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off for even coating.
05 - Fry pineapple rings in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature.
06 - Transfer fried pineapple to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with honey or maple syrup, toasted coconut, or vanilla ice cream if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between the hot, crisp exterior and the juicy, sweet pineapple inside is absolutely addictive
- It transforms a simple fruit into something that feels like a restaurant dessert with almost zero effort
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- Do not skip patting the pineapple dry, or your batter will not stick properly and you will end up with patches of bare fruit
- The sparkling water must be cold, straight from the fridge, to keep those bubbles active for a lighter texture
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- Use a candy thermometer to keep your oil at 350 degrees, because the perfect crunch happens at the right temperature
- If you want extra crunch, dust the pineapple rings with a little flour before dipping them in the batter