FRIED PEPPERS

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Small fresh peppers, stuffed with cheese and coated with cornmeal, are fried for a spicy snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

16 small fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers
8 ounces queso blanco or mozzarella cheese
1 cup yellow cornmeal
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups peanut oil

Steps:

Slice off top 1/8 inch, including stem, of each pepper. Reserve. Remove seeds from inside of peppers. (Use thin plastic gloves if you have sensitive skin.)
Cut cheese into slivers to fit inside peppers. Insert cheese into peppers. Carefully fit tops back onto each pepper, tucking edges into rim of pepper. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
Place cornmeal in medium bowl. Place eggs in another medium bowl, add salt, and whisk well. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place half the peppers in the egg mixture, and coat. Transfer coated peppers to cornmeal, and turn to coat evenly. When oil registers 365 degrees on candy thermometer, or is hot but not smoking, carefully slip in the eight coated peppers. Turn as needed, and fry until evenly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; set on paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining peppers. Serve warm.

Prince kamau

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These peppers are perfect for a quick and easy snack. They're also a great way to use up leftover peppers.

Sakhawat Hossen

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These peppers are a great way to impress your guests. They're easy to make and they always look amazing.

kira kitay

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I'm not a big fan of fried foods, but these peppers were surprisingly light and crispy. I'll definitely be making them again.

mdm morsalin

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These peppers are a great way to add some heat to your meals. They're also a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Nalutaya Swabula

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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of pepper you like, and you can adjust the spiciness of the sauce to your liking.

Pete Emmert

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These peppers were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.

RHB Gaming BOSS

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I'm always looking for new and easy appetizer recipes. This one is definitely a keeper! The peppers are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.

Grace Nambeye

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These peppers are a great way to use up leftover peppers. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

adalberto gonzales

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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!

Adiza Abdul samed

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These peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.

Khan Malik

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I'm not a big fan of peppers, but I really enjoyed these. They're not too spicy and the sauce is really flavorful.

Kaushik Lal

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These peppers are a great appetizer or side dish. They're also perfect for parties.

David Fehir

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I've tried other fried pepper recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The peppers are perfectly crispy and the sauce is amazing.

2007 E92

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I made these peppers for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.

Princess Victoria

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I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers turned out perfectly. They were crispy, flavorful, and addictive.

Eric Kivak III

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These peppers were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best fried peppers he's ever had.

Moien Ahmad

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I wasn't sure how these peppers would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.

Puja Thakur

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I made these peppers for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.

Asif Bhatti

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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The peppers are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.