Fried Pineapple Rings – Tropical Snack Recipe
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tropical flavors with these crispy Fried Pineapple Rings. They make a delightful snack or dessert that’s sure to transport you to a sunny island getaway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple Rings:
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1 cup coconut rum
Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (10-oz.) bag sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Additional:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Soak Pineapple: Place pineapple rings in a medium bowl, cover with dark and coconut rums. Let soak for at least 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Prepare Coating: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, coconut flakes, and whisked eggs with coconut milk.
- Coat Pineapple: Dip each pineapple ring in flour, then egg mixture, and coat with coconut flakes, pressing gently to adhere.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot. Fry pineapple rings in batches for about 1 minute per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Make Dipping Sauce: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons reserved rum, adding more for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pineapple ring
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Fried Pineapple Rings, Pineapple Snack Recipe, Tropical Dessert, Coconut Rum, Easy Snack Recipe
