Crispy Fried Jalapeños
Deliciously crispy fried jalapeños, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Equipment
- Large Pan For frying the jalapeños.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces fresh jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounces light beer (or fizzy seltzer) No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.
- 2 to 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil Enough to cover the battered jalapeño peppers.
Instructions
- Heat the peanut or vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Make sure it doesn't boil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the eggs to the flour mixture and beat until a batter forms.
- Stir in the light beer or fizzy soda until the batter is smooth.
- Dip the sliced jalapeño peppers into the batter in batches, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Carefully place the battered jalapeño peppers into the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 5-6 minutes each, turning occasionally, until they are golden and crispy.
- Once fried, remove the jalapeño peppers with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain. Lightly salt them while they are still hot.
- Serve the crispy fried jalapeños immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter for more heat.