Fried Pineapple Rings (Printable)

Golden battered pineapple rings fried until crispy and caramelized. Sweet, warm dessert served with powdered sugar.

# What you need:

→ Pineapple

01 - 1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rings (or 1 can pineapple rings, drained)

→ Batter

02 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 3/4 cup cold sparkling water
08 - 1 large egg, optional for extra crispiness

→ For 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

# Directions:

01 - If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rings. Pat slices thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the batter adhere properly.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Pour in cold sparkling water and add egg if using. Stir gently until just combined—small lumps are fine. Do not overmix as this toughens the batter.
03 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or heavy saucepan to a depth of 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer for accuracy, or test by dropping a small amount of batter—it should sizzle immediately and rise to the surface.
04 - Working with one ring at a time, dip pineapple into the batter, turning to coat completely. Lift and allow excess batter to drip off for a few seconds. A thin, even coating yields the crispiest result.
05 - Carefully lower battered rings into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
06 - While still warm, generously dust fried pineapple rings with powdered sugar. Add a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately for best texture, accompanied by vanilla ice cream or warm caramel sauce if preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sparkling water creates the lightest, airiest batter youve ever tasted
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like fairground perfection
  • They bridge the gap between fruit dessert and indulgent treat beautifully
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter kills the bubbles from the sparkling water, so stir until just combined
  • Excess moisture on the pineapple makes the batter slide off, so dry them thoroughly
  • Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature and makes soggy rings
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon to your powdered sugar for extra warmth
  • Use a candy thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature

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