Best 4 Fried Jalapenos Recipes

JODI'S DEEP-FRIED STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Cut a short slit into each jalapeno pepper. Remove as many seeds as possible. Slice Cheddar cheese into approximately 1/4 inch by 1 inch strips. Stuff each jalapeno with a Cheddar cheese strip.
• Place beaten eggs in a small bowl.
• In a small dish, mix yellow cornmeal, flour and salt.
• One at a time, dip jalapenos in the eggs. Roll in the yellow cornmeal mixture until well coated. Arrange on a metal rack, and allow them to sit approximately 30 minutes.
• Heat corn oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In small batches, using a slotted spoon, lower peppers into the heated oil, and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

FRIED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Cut off stems and remove seeds from peppers. Stuff with cheese spread. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, salt, pepper and buttermilk until smooth; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine remaining flour and cornmeal. Dip stuffed peppers into buttermilk batter, then dredge in flour mixture., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry peppers, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

DEEP FRIED BACON WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPEñOS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Directions: If using prawns, cook them in boiling water until they turn pink, about 1-2 minutes. Remove them from water and set aside. Place Jalapeños on a baking sheet under the broiler, turning occasionally until skins blisters and is lightly browned on all sides. Remove and place peppers in a sealed Ziploc bag. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic, and cilantro. Beat eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Place bread crumbs in another small bowl. Remove Jalapeños from Ziploc bag and remove skins, Slice stem and cap off Jalapeños, removing seeds carefully. Cook bacon strips in a large frying pan until just cooked through. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Stuff each pepper with cream cheese mixture and a cooked prawn. Wrap each pepper with one to two strips of bacon. Pour vegetable oil into a heavy saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Roll peppers in the eggs, then coat with bread crumbs. Deep-fry peppers in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately. Enjoy them plain or with your favorite dipping sauce. http://mexicofoodandmore.com/appetizers/deep-fried-bacon-wrapped-stuffed-jalapenos.html

FRIED PICKLED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Serving suggestions: sour cream and shredded iceberg or Romaine lettuce
• Combine the cheeses in a small bowl. Using a paring knife, make an incision the length of each jalapeno (don't cut the peppers in half). Remove the seeds then carefully fill each pepper with cheese. Dip the stuffed peppers in buttermilk then roll them in flour. (If you prefer a thicker crust, repeat the process.)
• Fill a large frying pan with about 3 inches of oil and heat over medium-high until a thermometer registers a temperature of 350 degrees F. (The oil temperature can also be tested by dripping a little water into the oil. If the oil sizzles immediately, the oil is hot enough.)
• Working in batches, fry the peppers, turning them once or twice, until they are crisp and golden. Drain the peppers on paper towels. Let them cool for about 10 minutes then serve them on a bed of shredded lettuce topped with sour cream.