Why You’ll Love These Pineapple Fritters
These fritters are:
- Crispy on the outside
- Soft and juicy inside
- Sweet but not too heavy
- Super easy to make
- Perfect with coffee or tea
- Crowd-pleasing dessert
The caramelized pineapple flavor is next level.
## Ingredients You’ll Need
Fritters
- 1 can pineapple rings (or fresh pineapple slices)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch salt
For Frying
- Vegetable oil
Simple Glaze (Optional but recommended)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice or milk
- Splash vanilla
## Step 1 – Prepare Pineapple
Drain pineapple well.
Pat dry with paper towel.
Very important — wet pineapple makes batter slide off.
## Step 2 – Make the Batter
In bowl mix:
- flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- salt
In another bowl whisk:
- egg
- milk
- vanilla
Combine wet + dry.
Batter should be:
smooth
thick but pourable
If too thick → add little milk
If too thin → add little flour
## Step 3 – Heat the Oil
Heat oil to 170–180°C (340–350°F).
Medium heat.
Too hot = dark outside, raw inside
Too low = oily fritters
## Step 4 – Coat & Fry
Dip pineapple ring into batter.
Make sure fully coated.
Carefully place into hot oil.
Fry 2–3 minutes per side until:
- golden brown
- crispy edges
Remove onto rack or paper towel.
Repeat for all.
Kitchen will smell AMAZING 😄
## Step 5 – Add the Glaze
Mix powdered sugar + pineapple juice until smooth.
Drizzle over warm fritters.
Or dust with powdered sugar if you prefer lighter sweetness.
## Texture & Taste (What to Expect)
First bite:
crispy golden crust → warm soft pineapple → sweet glaze
It’s:
sweet
juicy
slightly tangy
caramelized
soft inside
Perfect balance between fruit and fried dough.
## Pro Tips for Best Results
Dry pineapple well
Prevents soggy coating
Don’t overcrowd oil
Keeps temperature steady
Use wire rack
Keeps crust crispy
Serve warm
Best texture
Add cinnamon to batter
Extra flavor boost
## Fun Variations
Coconut pineapple fritters
Add shredded coconut to batter
Spicy twist
Add pinch chili powder
Rum glaze
Add little rum flavor to glaze
Air fryer version
Spray lightly and cook 180°C 8–10 minutes
Banana version
Use banana slices instead
So many delicious options.
## Storage & Reheating
Best fresh.
But if needed:
Fridge
2 days
Reheat
Oven 5–7 minutes
Microwave softens crust.
## Serving Ideas
Perfect with:
- vanilla ice cream
- caramel sauce
- coffee
- tea
- whipped cream
Or just eat straight from tray while warm 😄
## Final Thoughts
These pineapple fritters are one of those simple desserts that feel special.
Crispy. Sweet. Juicy.
They look bakery-style but are super easy at home.