Heavenly Pineapple Fritters
Deliciously light and crispy fritters bursting with tropical pineapple flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used!
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be your less refined option.
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder Avoid substituting directly with baking soda.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large Egg A flax egg works wonders for a vegan option!
- 1/2 cup Milk Dairy-free milk can be used.
Pineapple
- 1 whole Fresh pineapple Sliced into rings.
Frying
- 2 cups Vegetable oil Canola or coconut oil work beautifully.
- 1 tablespoon Additional cinnamon and sugar Adjust this mixture to your liking.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a big bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk together until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently, leaving some lumps.
- Slice the fresh pineapple into rings and heat the oil in a deep skillet.
Frying
- Dip each pineapple ring into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
- Carefully place it in the hot oil, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
You can prep the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a day. These fritters keep well in an airtight container for a couple of days.