Description
This recipe creates a delightful crispy fried pineapple with a fragrant lime-infused coconut crust and a luscious honey-lime drizzle. It’s a surprisingly easy dessert that delivers a tropical explosion of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz) fresh pineapple, cut into 8 rings
- 100 g (3.5 oz) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 50 g (1.75 oz) macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1 tsp (5 g) lime zest
- 30 g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 500 ml (2 cups) vegetable oil for frying
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) honey
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- Toasted coconut flakes and lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Pineapple: Pat pineapple rings dry to ensure proper coating.
- Make Coconut Crust: Combine coconut, nuts, zest, flour, and salt.
- Prepare Egg Wash: Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
- Coat Pineapple: Dip rings in egg, then press into coconut mixture.
- Fry Pineapple: Fry in hot oil (180°C/350°F) for 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Drain and Rest: Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Make Honey-Lime Drizzle: Warm honey and lime juice gently.
- Assemble and Garnish: Drizzle sauce and garnish with coconut and zest.
Notes
For best results, use a ripe but firm pineapple and maintain the oil temperature during frying. Consider substituting nuts based on preference or availability.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: pineapple,fried,coconut,lime,dessert,tropical,easy,recipe