Fried Jalapenos Recipes

FRIED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Wear protective kitchen gloves before handling the jalapenos.
• Slice the jalapenos in thin rings (about 1/8 inch) and clean out the inside ribs and part (or all) of the seeds with a small spoon. Alternatively, use a jalapeno corer to remove the seeds and ribs and then slice in rings.
• Set them aside in a bowl.
• Bring cooking oil to 350°F. Use a deep pot or fryer.
• Using a small strainer dust flour (pretend you are small scale sifting) over the jalapeno rings to coat them with flour. Alternatively, place the flour in a bowl and add a heaping handful of jalapeno rings at a time to coat well with flour. Work in batches either way.
• Add each batch of flour coated jalapenos to the cooking oil and fry until they begin to turn golden. Remove immediately and drain onto a paper towel lined plate.
• Allow to drain for half a minute before sprinkling with hops (or other flavored) salt.
• Proceed with coating the next batch with flour and ensure that the cooking oil is at exactly 350°F before frying them.
• Continue with the steps until you have worked through all the jalapenos.
• Enjoy immediately. Pair with an IPA or pale ale.

FRIED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Cut off stems and remove seeds from peppers. Stuff with cheese spread. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, salt, pepper and buttermilk until smooth; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine remaining flour and cornmeal. Dip stuffed peppers into buttermilk batter, then dredge in flour mixture., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry peppers, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

DEEP FRIED JALAPENO SLICES

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt, pepper, red chili powder, garlic powder, eggs, and beer together in a bowl.
• In a deep fryer, or large pot heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Dip the sliced jalapenos in the batter. Place battered jalapenos in deep fryer. The jalapenos are fully cooked when they float to the surface of the oil. They should be golden brown and crispy. Enjoy!

FRIED PICKLED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Serving suggestions: sour cream and shredded iceberg or Romaine lettuce
• Combine the cheeses in a small bowl. Using a paring knife, make an incision the length of each jalapeno (don't cut the peppers in half). Remove the seeds then carefully fill each pepper with cheese. Dip the stuffed peppers in buttermilk then roll them in flour. (If you prefer a thicker crust, repeat the process.)
• Fill a large frying pan with about 3 inches of oil and heat over medium-high until a thermometer registers a temperature of 350 degrees F. (The oil temperature can also be tested by dripping a little water into the oil. If the oil sizzles immediately, the oil is hot enough.)
• Working in batches, fry the peppers, turning them once or twice, until they are crisp and golden. Drain the peppers on paper towels. Let them cool for about 10 minutes then serve them on a bed of shredded lettuce topped with sour cream.

DEEP FRIED JALAPENO SLICES

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt, black pepper, red chili powder, garlic powder, eggs and beer together in a bowl.
• In a deep fryer or large pot heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Dip each jalapeno slice in the batter.
• Place battered jalapenos in the deep fryer.
• The jalapenos are fully cooked when they float to the surface of the oil.
• They should be golden brown and crispy.
• Serve with Ranch dressing as an appetizer or on nachos or hamburgers.

FRIED PICKLED JALAPEñOS WITH ZESTY LIME RANCH

Steps:

• Drain peppers and reserve 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon of brine from the jar. Pat peppers dry with paper towels.
• Combine sour cream, ranch seasoning, the zest and juice of the lime, and one teaspoon of reserved jalapeño liquid. Stir well and set aside. This could be made up to 3 days ahead.
• Pour oil in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Whisk together flour, taco seasoning, remaining reserved jalapeño juice, and water in a shallow dish until smooth. Toss dried jalapeños in cornstarch until lightly coated and shake off any excess. Coat slices in flour mixture with a fork and allow the excess to drip off.
• Add several coated slices to the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and repeat with remaining jalapeños, in batches. Serve immediately with ranch dip.

DEEP-FRIED JALAPENO SLICES

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together flour, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, eggs and beer together until well combined.
• Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large heavy pot to 365 degrees.
• Dip/coat the jalapeno slices into the batter, then carefully drop into the hot oil.
• Fry until browned (the slices will float to the surface when fully cooked, they should be browned and crispy).