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Fried Jalapeños Recipe

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Crispy, golden fried jalapeño slices coated in a light beer batter, perfect as a spicy snack or appetizer. These fried jalapeños deliver a crunchy texture with a subtle smoky and garlicky flavor, complemented perfectly by a cool ranch dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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Frying Ingredients

  • Canola oil for frying (enough to fill 3-4 inches deep in pot or to fill line in fryer)

Batter Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¾ – 1 cup American style lite beer (such as Miller Lite, Bud Lite, or Coors Lite)

Main Ingredient

  • 1½ cups fresh jalapeño slices (about 4–5 large jalapeños, sliced into ¼ inch thick rings)

Optional

  • Bottled or homemade ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil: Preheat canola oil in a heavy-duty pot or an electric deep fryer to 365°F, filling the pot with 3-4 inches of oil or using the fill line on the fryer. Line a large rimmed tray with paper towels for draining.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.
  3. Prepare Batter: Add the lightly beaten eggs and ¾ cup lite beer to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Gradually add the remaining beer as needed to create a batter thinner than pancake batter.
  4. Coat Jalapeños: Add half a cup of the jalapeño slices to the beer batter, tossing gently to coat all slices evenly.
  5. Fry Jalapeños: Using fingers or tongs, transfer battered jalapeño slices to the hot oil, letting excess batter drip back into the bowl. Fry for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden on both sides, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
  6. Drain: Use a spider scoop or slotted spoon to remove fried jalapeños from the oil and place them onto the paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
  7. Repeat: Continue coating and frying the remaining jalapeño slices using the same steps until all slices are cooked.
  8. Serve: Transfer the drained fried jalapeños to a serving plate and serve warm with ranch dressing if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure oil temperature remains steady at 365°F for perfect crispiness and to avoid soggy or burnt batter.
  • Do not overcrowd the frying pot; fry in batches for even cooking.
  • Use fresh jalapeños for best flavor; remove seeds if a milder heat is preferred.
  • Allow excess batter to drip off before frying to prevent large clumps and ensure even frying.
  • Ranch dressing is optional but pairs well with the spicy fried jalapeños.

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