Description
Delicious battered and fried pineapple pieces, perfect as a dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe fresh pineapple (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything on the counter for easy access.
- Slice the pineapple into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and coconut flakes (if using).
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract until frothy.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Dip each pineapple piece into the batter and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes total).
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar or chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
- These fried pineapple bites are best served immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg