Irresistible Pineapple Fritters
Enjoy crispy, golden fritters filled with juicy pineapple, flavored with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fritter Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar For the batter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Optional for added spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten Can substitute with flax egg for vegan version
- 1 cup buttermilk Can be replaced with almond milk or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For batter
- 6-8 pieces pineapple rings Fresh or canned, drained and dried well
Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar For coating the fritters
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon For coating
Instructions
Preparation
- Drain and dry pineapple rings thoroughly. If using fresh, slice into 1/2-inch thick rings.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.
- Gently combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
Cooking
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F.
- Dip each pineapple ring into the batter until well coated.
- Carefully lower battered rings into the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked fritters onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- While still warm, toss fritters in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
Notes
Serve the fritters with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or tropical fruit salsa for an added touch. Best enjoyed fresh.