🍍🥥 Fried Pineapple Rings with Creamy Coconut Dipping Sauce 🍯✨
Crispy on the outside, juicy and sweet on the inside—these Fried Pineapple Rings are the ultimate tropical treat! Coated in crunchy coconut and paired with a luscious creamy coconut dipping sauce, they’re perfect for dessert, snacks, or party appetizers.
Ingredients:
For the Pineapple Rings:
8 pineapple rings
1 cup pineapple juice (for soaking)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1 (10 oz.) bag sweetened shredded coconut
2 large eggs
1/2 cup coconut milk
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Creamy Coconut Dipping Sauce:
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons coconut milk (for adjusting consistency)
Directions:
Step 1: Soak the Pineapple Rings
Place pineapple rings in a medium bowl.
Cover with pineapple juice and soak for at least 1 hour.
Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Prepare the Coating
Set up three bowls:
Bowl 1: All-purpose flour
Bowl 2: Whisked eggs and coconut milk
Bowl 3: Sweetened shredded coconut
Step 3: Coat the Pineapple Rings
Dip each pineapple ring into:
Flour (coat evenly)
Egg mixture (shake off excess)
Shredded coconut, pressing to adhere
Step 4: Fry the Pineapple Rings
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry pineapple rings for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 5: Make the Creamy Coconut Dipping Sauce
In a bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract and coconut milk until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!
Serve warm, drizzled with extra coconut milk or honey if desired.
Dip into the creamy coconut sauce and enjoy this tropical delight!
Optional Variations:
Gluten-Free: Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Vegan-Friendly: Swap cream cheese for dairy-free cream cheese and use agave syrup instead of powdered sugar.
Extra Crispy: Double-dip in the egg mixture and coconut for an extra thick coating.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Soaking Time: 1 hour | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
🔥 Kcal: 280 kcal per serving
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