

Battered and deep-fried until the coating turns puffed and golden, this ring of pineapple is a retro menu item that's hard to find anywhere else in Australian fast food. Inside, the fruit stays warm, juicy and sweet, with the batter adding a light crisp shell around it. Unlike most of Red Rooster's sides, this one leans sweet rather than savoury. It sits alongside chicken and chips on the menu, and it doesn't have a close match in any other chain's lineup. Eating it fresh from the fryer is key, since the batter loses its crunch as it cools. You can pair it with ice cream from the dessert menu or just eat it on its own as a sweet side.

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