Fried Jalapeños
Fried Jalapeños are crispy, spicy snacks made by coating sliced jalapeños in a seasoned batter or breading and deep frying them until golden brown. They’re perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or bold side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 fresh jalapeños, sliced into rings and seeds removed (optional for less heat)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal or breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional: ranch or chipotle dipping sauce
Instructions
- Soak sliced jalapeños in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes to mellow the heat and help coating stick.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornmeal (or breadcrumbs), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove jalapeños from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip jalapeños by repeating the buttermilk and coating steps.
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation.
- Use pickled jalapeños for a tangy variation.
- These are best served immediately but can be reheated in an air fryer or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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