Crispy 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.

JALAPENOS POPPER RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, bacon bits, and sriracha sauce.
• Spoon cheese mixture into jalapenos halves.
• Put the flour into one bowl and the beaten eggs in a second bowl.
• In the third bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, plain bread crumbs, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
• Dip the stuffed jalapenos halves in the beaten eggs and then coat with flour. Dip in the beaten eggs again and then coat with the bread crumbs mixture.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer (or a large pot with a thermometer) to 375˚F. Fry a few jalapenos poppers at once, for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
• Drain on a paper towel lined plate.

CRISPY FRIED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Chop jalapenos into spears. Cut off the stems and then cut the jalapeno in half lengthwise. Remove seeds (if you prefer) and then slice the jalapeno into spears or skinny sticks. Repeat until all jalapenos are sliced.
• Mix flour, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, eggs, and beer together in a bowl. (Batter should be slightly thinner than pancake batter). You may prefer to add more flour to add thickness.
• In a deep fryer or large skillet, heat oil to 365° F. (Try to maintain that temperature all throughout frying. )
• Dip the jalapenos in the batter and completely cover all sides.
• Place battered jalapenos in the deep fryer or skillet. The jalapenos are fully cooked when they are golden brown and crispy and float to the surface of the oil. (Remember the jalapeno spears will continue to brown a bit after removing from the oil.)
• Remove jalapeno spears and set on a paper towel so that any excess oil can drip off. If you want to add extra salt, do this immediately out of the oil.

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!

PICKLED JALAPEñOS

Steps:

• Slice Peppers: Wash peppers and cut off steams. Slice peppers into 1/4-inch thick rings. Wear gloves for this step to avoid burning your hands. And do NOT touch your eyes or any other sensitive body parts.
• Heat Jars: Place a rack into the bottom of a large pot. Fill pot with enough water to cover jars. Submerge jars in water. Bring water to a simmer, 180 degrees. Simmer jars for 10 minutes. (Since the peppers process for 10 minutes, you don't need to boil the jars.)
• Prepare the Brine: While the jars heat, combine vinegar, water, and salt medium saucepan. Boil for five minutes.
• Pack Jars. Remove jars from the water. Pack the peppers into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Add 1/4 teaspoon Pickle Crisp to each jar, if desired.
• Add Brine. Ladle brine into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Using a wooden chopstick, bubble tool, or soft rubber spatula, remove air bubbles. Measure headspace. Add more brine if needed.
• Clean Rim and Apply Lids. Wipe rim with clean, damp cloth. Place lid on jar. Screw on band to "fingertip tight." You should feel some resistance but you don't want to crank the band on too tight.
• Process Jars. Lower jars into pot. Water should cover jars by 1 to 2-inches after all jars are in the pot. Cover the pot. Return water to a boil. Process for 10 minutes. (Start the timer once the water returns to a boil.) Be sure to maintain a rolling boil during the entire 10 minute processing time.When processing time completes, turn off the burner and remove lid. Wait 5 minutes before removing jars from the pot. Lift the jars out of the water straight. Avoid tipping the jars. Place hot jars on a towel-lined counter or wood cutting board. Allow jars to cool for 24 hours.
• Check Seals. Press the center of the lid. It should not move. Remove outer ring. Gently try to lift the lid off the jar. It should not move. Wipe jars. Label. If any jar didn't seal, place into the refrigerator and enjoy within a week or so.
• Store: Place jars in a cool place out of direct sunlight. For best flavor, wait six weeks before enjoying the peppers.

CRUNCHY AIR-FRIED JALAPENO SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place flour in a bowl. Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
• Coat jalapeno rings first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the bread crumb mixture.
• Place jalapeno rings in the basket of the air fryer, making sure none are overlapping. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes. Flip the jalapeno rings over and spray the tops with more cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes more. Repeat with remaining jalapeno rings. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

CRISPY JALAPEñO POPPER DIP

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
• COMBINE cream cheese , sour cream or mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, mustard and Crispy Jalapeños in 1-quart baking dish.
• BAKE 20 minutes or until heated through. Top with additional Crispy Jalapeños and cheese, if desired. Bake 2 minutes longer.
• SERVE with tortilla chips.

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.