Description
Crispy Fried Piña Colada Rings are a tropical twist on a fairground favorite. Juicy pineapple slices are dipped in a coconut-rum batter, coated with crunchy panko and sweet coconut, then fried to golden perfection. Serve with caramel, white chocolate, or coconut whipped cream for a dreamy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings (or 1 can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons rum extract (or 1 tablespoon dark rum, optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Optional Toppings & Dips:
- Caramel sauce
- Melted white chocolate
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Crushed macadamia nuts
- Coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, coconut milk, rum extract (or rum), and eggs until smooth to form the batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each pineapple ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Then coat thoroughly in the coconut-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Carefully fry 2–3 rings at a time for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat with remaining rings. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with optional caramel, white chocolate drizzle, coconut whipped cream, or crushed macadamia nuts.
Notes
- Use canned pineapple for convenience, but fresh pineapple provides the best texture and flavor.
- For a boozy adult treat, use actual dark rum in the batter.
- Make it extra tropical by garnishing with toasted coconut flakes and a cherry on top.
- Fried rings can be reheated in an air fryer for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical, American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ring
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: Pineapple Rings, Fried Pineapple, Piña Colada Dessert, Summer Treat, Coconut Pineapple Recipe, Carnival Food