Description
These crispy and golden air fryer pineapple fritters bring tropical sweetness with a lighter twist. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast, they’re crunchy outside, soft inside, and bursting with juicy pineapple flavor.
Ingredients
For the Fritters
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1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
For Serving (Optional)
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
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Honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
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Coconut flakes, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Pineapple – Chop pineapple into small, bite-sized pieces. For extra sweetness, marinate in 1 tbsp sugar for 10 minutes, then drain.
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Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Add Wet Ingredients – Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined (do not overmix).
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Fold in Pineapple – Gently mix pineapple pieces into the batter.
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Preheat Air Fryer – Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
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Shape Fritters – Drop spoonfuls of batter into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
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Cook – Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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Serve – Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
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Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor (canned works if well drained).
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Adjust sugar based on pineapple’s natural sweetness.
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Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed.
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Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat in air fryer to crisp up.