Description
Fried Piña Colada Rings are crispy, golden pineapple rings coated in sweet shredded coconut and served with a creamy pineapple cream cheese dipping sauce. A tropical treat perfect for snacking or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (for soaking)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (10-oz.) bag sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved for the sauce)
Instructions
- Soak the Pineapple Rings: Place the pineapple rings in a shallow dish and pour 1 cup of pineapple juice over them. Let them soak for about 30 minutes to an hour. Once done, drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Prep the Breading Station: Prepare three shallow bowls: 1st bowl – Add flour. 2nd bowl – Whisk eggs and coconut milk. 3rd bowl – Add shredded coconut.
- Coat the Pineapple Rings: Dredge each pineapple ring in the flour, dip it in the egg-coconut milk mixture, and press it into the shredded coconut for an even coating.
- Fry to Golden Perfection: Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil reaches 350°F (175°C), fry the coated pineapple rings for 1 minute per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Make the Creamy Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice and mix into a creamy sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the fried pineapple rings on a plate and serve with the pineapple cream cheese dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly dry the pineapple rings before breading to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Adjust the coconut milk to your desired creaminess for the breading mixture.
- These can be served as a fun dessert or a tropical appetizer for a party.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pineapple ring
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg