Fried Jalapeños
Ingredients:
Fresh jalapeño slices
Canola oil (for frying)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup lite beer (e.g., Miller Lite, Bud Lite, or Coors Lite)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oil in a heavy-duty pot, deep skillet, Dutch oven, or an electric deep fryer to 365°F (185°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
3. Add the eggs and lite beer to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth.
4. Using your fingers or tongs, dip individual jalapeño slices into the beer batter, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl.
5. Carefully place the battered jalapeño slices into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
6. Fry the jalapeño slices for 4–5 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown on both sides.
7. Using a slotted spoon or spider scoop, remove the fried jalapeños from the oil and place them onto a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
8. Serve the fried jalapeños hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 | Calories: Approximately 250 per servin
