Crispy Coconut Pineapple Rings
Golden coconut-crusted pineapple rings that are crispy outside and juicy inside, perfect as a tropical dessert or snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Frying pan or air fryer
- Wire rack
- Tongs
Ingredients
Pineapple Rings
- 1 fresh pineapple peeled, cored, sliced into rings
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs large
- 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup oil for frying or brushing
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice pineapple into rings. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Prepare three bowls: flour with cinnamon and salt; eggs with vanilla; coconut mixed with panko and sugar.
- Dip each pineapple ring into flour, then egg, then coconut mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat or preheat air fryer/oven.
- Fry rings 2–3 minutes per side until golden, or bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes flipping once.
- Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly and stay crispy.
- Serve warm with honey, yogurt, or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
For best crunch, use fresh pineapple and press coconut firmly onto each ring.