Fried Jalapenos Recipe
These Fried Jalapenos are a winning party appetizer! They’re quick, easy, and plenty spicy with a crunchy coating to create the ultimate bite everyone will love.
Servings: 4
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 5 jalapenos sliced into ¼-inch rings (remove seeds for less heat)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold light beer or club soda for non-alcoholic option
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional for serving: ranch chipotle mayo, or queso
Instructions
- Slice jalapeños into ¼-inch thick rings. Remove seeds if you don’t want them too spicy and pat the rings dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Slowly whisk in the cold beer until the batter is smooth and pourable.
- Heat 1½ to 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F.
- Dip each jalapeno ring in the batter, allow excess to drip off, and carefully place into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried jalapeños to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt and extra chili powder if desired.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos if you want these fried jalapeno slices to be milder.
- Allow the oil to come up to 350F to ensure that the crispy jalapenos fry to a perfect golden brown.
- Avoid overcrowding the oil, so fry the jalapenos in batches if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg