Description
So I discovered these by accident when I was craving something sweet but also wanted that satisfying fried crunch. Basically, these are juicy pineapple rings coated in a light, crispy batter and fried until golden. Then you can dust them with cinnamon sugar, drizzle with honey, or top with ice cream. Think pineapple upside-down cake meets funnel cake. They’re ridiculously good, and now my friends demand them whenever we have summer cookouts. The hot-sweet-tangy combo is absolutely addictive!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple (or 1 can of pineapple rings in juice, NOT syrup)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (the secret to extra crispiness!)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup cold seltzer water or beer (trust me on this)
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or coconut oil all work)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating (optional but amazing):
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Other Topping Ideas:
- Honey or maple syrup for drizzling
- Vanilla ice cream
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped macadamia nuts or pecans
- Fresh mint leaves
- A tiny splash of rum (for the adults)