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Crispy Pineapple Fritter Rings: The 10-Ingredient Tropical Treat That Puts Donuts to Shame

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Crispy Pineapple Fritter Rings offer a perfect bite with a crispy cinnamon-sugar crust, fluffy middle, and juicy pineapple. A quick treat using just 10 ingredients!

Ingredients

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  • 1 fresh pineapple (or 2 20-oz cans of pineapple rings)
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for coating

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Pineapple: Slice into rings and remove the core.
  2. Set Up Your Frying Station: Prepare a paper towel-lined baking sheet and cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Make the Batter: Combine beaten egg, buttermilk, and vanilla with dry ingredients.
  5. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F.
  6. Batter and Fry: Dip pineapple rings in batter and fry until golden.
  7. Drain the Excess Oil: Drain fritters briefly on paper towels.
  8. Apply the Cinnamon-Sugar Magic: Coat warm fritters in cinnamon-sugar.
  9. Serve While Hot: Enjoy immediately for best texture.

Notes

  • Don’t let your batter sit; use it within an hour.
  • Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for optimal frying.
  • Thoroughly dry pineapple rings to ensure crispy batter.
  • Test fry one ring for batter consistency and oil temperature.

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Keywords: pineapple fritters, tropical dessert, easy fritters, cinnamon sugar, fried pineapple

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