When I’m craving a treat that’s crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside, these Fried Pineapple Rings with a Coconut Crust hit the spot! They’re like a mini island vacation in every bite.
The juicy pineapple, crunchy coconut coating, and creamy dipping sauce make them absolutely irresistible. Let’s dive into some tropical goodness and get frying!
Fried Pineapple With A Coconut Crunch
Take a bite of paradise with these crispy Fried Pineapple Rings coated in sweet coconut – a tropical treat that’s simply irresistible! 🍍
Ingredients
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup pineapple juice (for soaking)
- 1 bag sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, plus extra for adjusting sauce consistency
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 169mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 4gSugar: 32gProtein: 7g
Instructions
1. Soak the Pineapple:
Place the pineapple rings in a medium bowl and pour over some pineapple juice until they’re fully covered.
Let them soak for at least an hour to absorb all that extra flavor. After soaking, drain the rings and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Set Up Your Coating Station:
Get three shallow bowls ready. Fill one with flour, the second with sweetened coconut flakes, and in the third bowl, whisk together the eggs and coconut milk until smooth.
3. Coat the Pineapple Rings:
Dip each pineapple ring first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat it with coconut flakes. Press the coconut onto each ring so it sticks well and creates a crispy, tropical coating.
4. Fry to Perfection:
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated pineapple rings until golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute per side.
Once they’re fried to perfection, place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
5. Make the Dipping Sauce:
In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the vanilla extract, then gradually add coconut milk until you get the perfect dipping consistency.
Serve these tropical fried pineapple rings with the dreamy coconut dipping sauce for a sweet and crispy treat that’s pure island bliss!
