Description
Fried Piña Colada Rings are a fun, tropical dessert inspired by the classic cocktail. Pineapple rings are dipped in a coconut-rum batter, fried until golden, and dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with a creamy coconut glaze. Perfect for parties, summer treats, or a creative twist on fruit fritters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (plus more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon rum or rum extract (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar or coconut glaze (optional topping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, shredded coconut, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg with coconut milk and rum (if using). Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until smooth. The batter should be thick but dip-able. Add more coconut milk if needed to thin slightly.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each pineapple ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place in the hot oil.
- Fry in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with coconut glaze before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple rings if preferred — just make sure they’re well-drained and patted dry.
- For extra coconut flavor, toast some coconut flakes and sprinkle them on top after frying.
- To make a simple glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons coconut milk and a drop of vanilla or rum extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ring
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: undefined
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: undefined