Fried Jalapeños
Crispy and spicy fried jalapeños that deliver the perfect balance of heat and crunch. These golden bites are ideal as an appetizer or a fun side dish, and they're perfect for dipping into ranch, queso, or your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
- 8-10 jalapeños fresh, sliced into rings and seeds removed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal or breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
- as needed none vegetable oil for frying
- optional none ranch or chipotle dipping sauce
Instructions
- Wash and slice jalapeños into rings (or halve and remove seeds for less heat). Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the buttermilk and jalapeño slices. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine flour, cornmeal (or breadcrumbs), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove jalapeños from the buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each slice in the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Fry the jalapeños in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried jalapeños and drain them on paper towels.
- Serve the fried jalapeños hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, chipotle mayo, or queso.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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