Crispy Fried Jalapenos
These fried jalapeno slices are bold, crunchy, and totally addictive. Fresh jalapenos get triple-dipped in a seasoned batter and then fried until golden brown. Serve them hot with ranch or your favorite dip for the perfect appetizer.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 7 jalapenos, stem removed, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 cup flour
- 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup tempura
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red peppers
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil to 375° in a frying pan or an electric skillet.
- Using 3 shallow containers: place flour in the first one; buttermilk and egg whisked together in the second; bread crumbs, tempura, garlic salt, Cajun seasoning, pepper and crushed red peppers in the third.
- Take a small handful of sliced jalapeños and place in flour. Coat with flour, shake off excess and then place in buttermilk mixture.
- Next, using a slotted spoon, take jalapeños from buttermilk mixture and transfer to bread crumb mixture to coat.
- Carefully place sliced jalapeños into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place jalapeños on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat the process until all jalapeños have been deep fried.
- Enjoy with Ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Hot oil: Keep the oil at a steady temperature. It should be around 375°F. A candy thermometer makes this easy.
- Don’t overcrowd: Fry in small batches. A handful at a time is perfect. Dumping too many in at once drops the oil temperature and leaves you with soggy peppers.