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Fried Pineapple with Coconut Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Tropical
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy fried pineapple with a delightful coconut and panko breadcrumb crust, perfect as a tropical dessert. This easy-to-make treat offers a sweet and crunchy texture, ideal for serving warm with accompaniments like honey-lime drizzle, caramel sauce, or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into rings or chunks)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • ¾ cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare pineapple: Pat the pineapple pieces dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This step helps the coating adhere better and prevents splattering during frying.
  2. Set up dredging station: Arrange three bowls for coating: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, and salt. This setup allows an efficient and even coating process.
  3. Coat pineapple pieces: Dip each pineapple piece first into the flour, ensuring a light dusting, then into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the coconut-panko mixture until fully coated on all sides.
  4. Heat oil: Pour about ½ inch of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat until hot enough for frying (around 350°F or until a breadcrumb sizzles upon contact).
  5. Fry pineapple: Carefully add the coated pineapple pieces to the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
  6. Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried pineapple pieces to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain and keeping the crust crisp.
  7. Serve warm: Enjoy the fried pineapple immediately, optionally accompanied by honey-lime drizzle, caramel sauce, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added flavor contrast.

Notes

  • Delicious served with honey-lime drizzle, caramel sauce, or vanilla ice cream.
  • For a healthier alternative, try air frying by spraying coated pineapple lightly with oil and cooking at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Make sure to pat pineapple dry thoroughly to prevent oil splatter and ensure crispy coating.
  • Avoid overcrowding the skillet to maintain frying temperature and crispiness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/fried-pineapple-with-coconut-crust-recipe/