Ingredients
– 3 fresh jalapeno peppers sliced into rings
– ½ cup all-purpose flour
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– Salt to taste
– Pepper to taste
– 2 large eggs
– 4 ounces of light beer or fizzy seltzer or clear soda
– 2 to 3 cups of peanut or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1-First, wash and slice the 3 fresh jalapeno peppers into rings, removing seeds if you want a milder taste. Pat them dry to help the batter stick well. In a bowl, mix ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste, 2 large eggs, and 4 ounces of light beer or fizzy seltzer to create the batter.
2-Heating and Frying Process: Heat 2 to 3 cups of peanut or vegetable oil in a large pan to medium heat, making sure it doesn’t boil around 350°F is ideal. Dip the jalapeno slices in the batter, then fry them in batches for 5 to 6 minutes each until golden and crispy, turning as needed to cook evenly. Once done, drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt while hot.
3-Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip if desired, and you’re set for a snack that pairs great with drinks.
Last Step:
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🌿 Substitute buttermilk for beer to create a different batter texture.
🌡️ Test oil temperature by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle but not smoke.
🍳 Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep oil temperature steady and jalapenos crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/3 cup battered jalapeno slices
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg