Description
Delicious Pineapple Coconut Fritters bursting with sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for brunch or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg and then stir in the milk and drained crushed pineapple.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Add Coconut: Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep pan, add enough oil to cover the bottom generously and heat over medium heat.
- Fry the Fritters: Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Serve warm with sweet dipping sauces or topped with whipped cream for a delightful dessert twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pineapple, coconut, fritters, tropical, dessert, brunch