Fried Pineapple Rings (Print)

Crispy battered pineapple rings, golden and caramelized. A warm sweet treat ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Pineapple

01 - 1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into ½-inch rings, or 1 can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry

→ Batter

02 - ¾ cup all-purpose flour
03 - ¼ cup cornstarch
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - ¾ cup cold sparkling water
08 - 1 large egg (optional for extra crispiness)

→ Frying & Serving

09 - 2 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
10 - Powdered sugar for dusting
11 - Optional: ground cinnamon, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and slice into ½-inch thick rings. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure batter adheres properly.
02 - Whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in cold sparkling water and egg if using until just combined—do not overmix to maintain light texture.
03 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan to reach 2 inches depth. Heat to 350°F, maintaining temperature throughout frying.
04 - Dip each pineapple ring into batter, allowing excess to drip off. Ensure even coating while preventing clumps.
05 - Carefully lower battered rings into hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry 1–2 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
06 - Dust generously with powdered sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for optimal experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy batter and juicy, warm pineapple is absolutely addictive
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • Customizable with different toppings and perfect for impressing guests
02 -
  • Patting the pineapple dry is crucial or the batter will not stick properly
  • Do not overmix the batter or it will become tough instead of light and crispy
  • Work in small batches so the oil temperature does not drop too much
03 -
  • Keep the sparkling water ice cold for the lightest batter possible
  • Let the fried pineapple drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels to stay crispier longer

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