This easy pineapple fritters recipe is a keeper to make an all-year-round treat. Choose a delicious way to start your day with these crispy deep-fried pineapple fritter rings accompanied by a cup of coffee. Or use them as a tasty snack anytime!
These French-style pineapple fritters (beignets d'ananas in French) are my latest (and greatest!) dessert love.
They have a crispy coconut-based layer outside with a juicy pineapple slice inside.
Once you bite into them, you get that irresistible taste that makes you wanting more.
The recipe calls for sliced canned pineapple rings, but you can also use fresh pineapple to realize this recipe.
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What are fritters?
Fritters are food (fruit, vegetables, seafood, etc.) coated in batter and then deep-fried.
Almost every cuisine has its fritters: beignets in France, frittelle in Italy, loukoumades in Greece, tempura in Japan, whitebait fritters in New Zealand.
This list can be continued. In the United States, fritters are doughnuts made with batter, which is pan-fried or deep-fried.
If the batter is made with cornmeal instead of wheat flour, doughnuts are called "corn fritters."
Are fritters healthy for you?
Since pineapple fritters are a deep-fried treat, you might think that they are not good for your health.
However, let us look at this dessert from the view of the nutritional content.
One serving is one pineapple fritter that contains only 77 calories. Considering a 2,000-calorie daily value, you eat only 3.85 percent of your day’s calories with each fritter.
Each pineapple fritter contains about 3.3 grams of fat, 5.5 percent of a 60-gram fat daily value.
What is about cholesterol? Each pineapple deep-fried ring is about 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 5 percent of a 300-milligram daily limit.
Do you worry about carbohydrates? A pineapple fritter is about 9.9 grams of carbohydrates, only 3.3 percent of a 300-gram daily value.
Plus, do not forget about the benefits of the pineapple itself. It looks that pineapple fritters represent one of the healthy desserts and are safe to pamper yourself!
Why you should try this recipe
- This pineapple fritters recipe is an easy recipe and is loved by kids and adults.
- Using canned or fresh fruit makes this no-bake dessert an all-year-round favorite.
- The fritter batter recipe is the only one you need to make fruit fritters: apples, bananas, etc. Coat fruit in the batter, then in the grated coconut, and deep-fry.
- These fritters are a great breakfast or snack idea.
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of what ingredients you will need. Follow the full recipe below for exact amounts and instructions. I recommend making the recipe as written for the best results.
Canned pineapple: use canned pineapple slices (you will need 1 can) or replace them with the pineapple cored and cut into rings.
Milk: use whole milk for the recipe. You can replace milk with the same amount of coconut milk if desired.
Egg: you will need one large egg.
Flour: the recipe calls for all-purpose flour.
Shredded coconut: use organic unsweetened shredded coconut.
Icing sugar: make it yourself with a coffee grinder or use powdered sugar.
Salt: a pinch of salt is what you need here.
Oil: to make the pineapple fitter butter, use olive oil or any other kind of oil.
Frying oil: the best oil for frying is vegetable oil, a blend of different plant-derived oils.
Its smoke point (the temperature when the oil starts to burn and create smoke) is between 440 degrees F/226 degrees C and 450 degrees F/232 degrees C.
So it means that this kind of oil has a very high smoke point. Moreover, vegetable oil is neutral (or flavorless) and cheap enough.
You can also use other neutral, high-heat oils such as canola oil, sunflower oil, or peanut oil, but they are more expensive.
How to make pineapple fritters
To make the pineapple fritter batter, sift plain flour with a flour sifter and combine flour with icing sugar in a large bowl.
Make a fountain in the center of the flour mixture, pour in the egg and olive oil (photo 1), and mix with a rubber spatula or a wire whisk.
Then pour cold milk little by little and mix: the dough will be smooth and thick enough and resemble pancake batter (photo 2).
Cover the bowl with plastic film and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, drain pineapple pieces using a kitchen paper towel. Heat frying oil in a large saucepan over medium heat to 350 degrees F/175 degrees C (use a cooking thermometer).
Pour shredded coconut on a shallow plate. Dip pineapple slices in the batter to coat them thoroughly, shake off the excess batter.
Then put them in shredded coconut (photo 3). Finally, dip two pineapple slices coated in the batter and coconut in hot oil.
Cook them for about 1 to 3 minutes per side, turning over with two forks or tongs until the fritters become golden brown.
Continue with the rest of the pineapple slices, cooking them two by two (photo 4).
Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
How to serve
Pineapple fritters are best served warm. Serve them on their own or with chocolate sauce.
Or add a drizzle of warm caramel sauce or your favorite syrup. You can also sprinkle fritters with icing (powdered) or cinnamon sugar (mix of 1 cup (225 g) granulated sugar and one teaspoon ground cinnamon).
Finally, accompany pineapple fritters with your favorite ice cream.
Storage
These fritters are best eaten on the same day. You cannot store them in the fridge. Pineapple fritters cannot be frozen either.
Expert tips
- Be sure the pineapple slices are well-drained and patted dry; otherwise, the fritter batter will not stick.
- If you do not have a cooking thermometer, put 3 to 4 raw, dry corn kernels in the oil. Once they burst, the oil is at the right temperature.
- Do not overcrowd the saucepan while frying: fry two pineapple rings at once. Cooking more than two rings at once can drop frying oil temperature and greasy fritters instead of the crispy ones.
- Set the oven on low heat to keep the finished fritters warm, and place rings on a baking sheet lined with a paper towel. Keep fritters in the oven until ready to serve.
Frequently asked questions
Pineapple contains high amounts of fiber, the enzyme bromelain. It provides immune system support due to vitamin C and prevents osteoporosis in postmenopausal women due to manganese. Pineapple helps digestion due to fiber and reduces inflammation due to bromelain.
Once you make the pineapple fritter batter, cover it with plastic film and refrigerate for 2 hours. You can store it overnight.
You do not need a deep fat fryer to make pineapple fritters; you can use a saucepan with frying oil and forks or tongs.
I have never tried making these fritters in an air fryer, so I cannot predict the result.
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Pineapple Fritters Recipe
This easy pineapple coconut fritters recipe is a keeper to make an all-year-round treat. Choose a delicious way to start your day with these crispy deep-fried pineapple rings accompanied by a cup of coffee. Or use them as a tasty snack anytime!
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus resting time)
- Yield: 10 - 12 1x
- Category: No-Bake Desserts
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 10 - 12 slices of canned pineapple
- ⅔ cup + 3 tablespoons (200 ml) milk
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup + 2 tablespoons (100 g) all-purpose flour
- 4.2 oz (120 g) shredded coconut
- 2 ½ tablespoons (20 g) icing sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 33.8 fl oz (1 liter) frying oil
* If needed, please refer to Baking Conversion Charts.
Instructions
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To make the pineapple fritter batter, sift flour with a flour sifter and combine flour with icing sugar into a large bowl. Make a fountain in the center of the flour mixture, pour in the egg and olive oil, and mix with a rubber spatula or a wire whisk. Then pour cold milk little by little and mix: the dough will be smooth and thick enough and resemble pancake batter. Cover the bowl with plastic film and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, drain pineapple slices using a paper towel.
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Heat frying oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F/175 degrees C (use a cooking thermometer). Pour shredded coconut on a shallow plate. Dip pineapple slices in the batter to coat them thoroughly, shake off excess batter, and then put them in shredded coconut. Dip two pineapple slices coated in the batter and coconut in hot oil. Cook them for about 1 to 3 minutes per side, turning over with two forks or tongs until the fritters become golden brown. Continue with the rest of the pineapple slices, cooking them two by two. Drain pineapple fritters on paper towels and serve immediately.
Notes
- Be sure the pineapple slices are well-drained and patted dry; otherwise, the fritter batter will not stick.
- If you do not have a cooking thermometer, put 3 to 4 raw, dry corn kernels in the oil. Once they burst, the oil is at the right temperature.
- Don’t overcrowd the saucepan while frying: fry two pineapple rings at once. Cooking more than two rings at once can result in a drop in frying oil temperature and greasy fritters instead of the crispy ones.
- Set the oven on low heat to keep the finished fritters warm, and place rings on a baking sheet lined with a paper towel. Keep fritters in the oven until ready to serve.
- The calorie count is calculated per pineapple ring and does not include the frying oil since its amount will vary depending on the oil used, cooking time, and temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pineapple fritter
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 3.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.9 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: pineapple fritters, pineapple fritters recipe, deep-fried pineapple rings, pineapple fritter batter
The nutritional information has been calculated using an online recipe nutrition calculator such as Verywellfit.com and is intended for informational purposes only. These figures should be used as a general guideline and not be construed as a guarantee.
The recipe was adapted from https://gourmand.viepratique.fr/. It was originally published on April 19, 2019. The recipe has been revised to include improved content and photos. All posted pictures are mine.
Natalie says
I love pineapple desserts! These fritters look and sound so delicious and crispy!
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Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Natalie, these pineapple rings are easy to make and delicious to eat!
Beth says
I have never heard of this and now it's all I can think of! Sweet and crispy - delish!
★★★★★
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Oh, Beth, you should definitely try this Quince Tarte Tatin. You will enjoy!
Anita says
I've tried apple fritters before, but not pineapple. Now I'm convinced I like pineapple version better. That coconut coating is the perfect with the pineapples.
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Irina says
Anita, to tell the truth, I would choose pineapple fritters over apple ones as well. It is our secret now:)
stephanie says
These pineapple apple rings are not only easy to make but also very delicious to eat.
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Emily Liao says
These pineapple fritters were delicious and so easy to make! I definitely will be adding to my dessert rotation.
★★★★★
Irina says
I am glad to hear that you love these fritters, Emily. Thanks.
Vicky says
I have a pineapple lover in my home who would absolutely love these! What a delicious treat!!
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Irina says
It would be great to surprise that person, Vicky. 🙂
Sunrita says
Coconut and pineapple and match made in heaven! This dish sounds divine and so sinful! Got me drooling!
Irina says
You will love these fritters once you make them, Sunrita. Please, enjoy the recipe!
Maria San Juan says
I love pineapples! But I've never heard of it being turned into fritters! This is such an amazing recipe and definitely a must-try!
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Irina says
It is a fun recipe that makes a great breakfast. I would say it is a party idea, too. Please, enjoy the recipe, Maria!
Shelley says
What a fun recipe idea! So delicious to turn sweet pineapple into irresistible fritters, especially with that tropical coconut coating! You always see apple fritters at county fairs ... why on earth don't they sell pineapple fritters, too?!? Such a yummy treat, and so inventive!
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Irina says
Thank you very much, Shelley! One day we might see pineapple fritters at county fairs too. 🙂
Angela says
What a simple and delicious recipe! My kids went crazy for these. Great with a side of vanilla ice cream too. YUM!
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Irina says
Thank you for your feedback, Angela. And thanks for a great idea with ice cream. 🙂
Kelli says
Such a fun and different way to enjoy pineapple! Can't wait to try it!
Irina says
Thanks, Kelli. Please, enjoy the recipe!
Katie says
Looks amazing. I cannot wait to try this one!
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Irina says
Please, enjoy it, Katie!
Cate says
These fritters look so crisp and tasty!! I am saving these to make soon; thanks for the recipe!
Irina says
Happy cooking, Cate! Please, let me know how it went. 🙂
Lisa says
These fritters are the ultimate dessert with two of my all-time favorite tropical fruits! I am definitely trying out this method!
★★★★★
Irina says
You will love the fritters! Please, enjoy the recipe, Lisa!
Maggie says
Hmmm, yum! I love to have this every morning to start my day! This looks really yummy and satisfying!
★★★★★
Irina says
It is a perfect idea to implement into everyday life, Maggie. Love it!
Jenn says
This is an amazing treat! I love how simple it is to create such unique flavors! Thanks for posting this recipe!
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Irina says
You are very welcome, Jenn! Please, enjoy the recipe.
Justine Howell says
OMG, these are better than I even thought they'd be!
Irina says
Thank you, Justine! I am happy to hear that you loved the fritters!
Sue says
These look so irresistible! I have lots of pineapple lovers in my family; they're going to go crazy for these!
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Irina says
Oh, just make these fritters to surprise them, Sue! Thanks for visiting the recipe.
Jersey says
Wow, this is such a creative dessert! Yum!
★★★★★
Irina says
Thank you, Jersey!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh my! Be still my beating heart! Love that you added coconut.
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Irina says
I am glad you like it, Jacqueline! Thanks.
Rachel says
These are absolutely divine! So incredibly delicious and healthy! New favorite dessert!
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Irina says
Thanks for stopping by, Rachel. Please, enjoy the recipe.
Valerie says
I've never had pineapple fritters before. These look delicious, and I think would be perfect with a touch of powdered sugar.
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Irina says
Yes, Valerie, it is a great idea to dust fritters with powdered sugar. Thanks for your comment.
Tara says
Oh wow! The pineapple looks absolutely amazing with that layer of coconut. Such a delicious treat!
★★★★★
Irina says
Thank you very much, Tara. Please, enjoy the recipe.
Dannii says
I always used to order these from our local Chinese takeaway. I am definitely going to try making them myself.
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Irina says
Sure this, Dannii. Please, let me know how it went.
Alice says
These pineapple fritters are such an interesting idea! The coconut makes them even more intriguing — I'm going to try them this weekend.
Irina says
Happy frying, Alice! Please, enjoy the recipe. 🙂