Deep Fried Crispy Jalapenos
These delicious and crispy deep fried jalapeños are the perfect appetizer recipe for game day, backyard barbecues, family gatherings or a midday snack.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 657kcal
Ingredients
- 10 jalapenos, stem removed, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup tempura
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red peppers
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil to 375° in a frying pan or an electric skillet.
- Using 3 shallow containers: place flour in the first one; buttermilk and egg whisked together in the second; bread crumbs, tempura, garlic salt, Cajun seasoning, pepper and crushed red peppers in the third.
- Take a small handful of sliced jalapeños and place in flour. Coat with flour, shake off excess and then place in buttermilk mixture.
- Next, using a slotted spoon, take jalapeños from buttermilk mixture and transfer to bread crumb mixture to coat.
- Carefully place sliced jalapeños into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place jalapeños on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat process until all jalapeños have been deep fried.
- Enjoy with Ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1533mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg