Jalapeno Fries
These crispy jalapeno fries are a delicious appetizer or side dish recipe that is easy to make and are a family favorite.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8-10 jalapenos, stems removed, cut into thin strips
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Tempura batter mix
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama®
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1½-2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Using gloves, wash, remove stems and slice jalapenos into thin strips and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, add flour (you can use a gallon zip bag instead of a shallow dish to save some time).
- In another shallow bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg together. Set aside.
- In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs, tempura, garlic salt, Slap Ya Mama®, and pepper. Set aside.
- Start by adding the jalapeno strips into the flour, then dip into the buttermilk and egg mixture, and lastly dip into the panko tempura mixture.
- Place coated strips into the hot oil. Work in batches.
- Cook on one side for 1-2 minutes and then turn over and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Jalapeno fries are done when they are crispy and golden brown in color.