I love deep fried appetizers, even if I don’t make them often. I’ve always loved jalapenos, so making deep fried jalapeno slices has long been on my list of things to make. With the big game coming up I knew I wanted to try something new. These fried jalapeno appetizers are amazing and I can’t wait to make them again on the big day!
Deep Fried Jalapeno Slices
Tailgating is a big thing, but I’m a “homegater”. I prefer to watch the big game with friends from the comfort of my living room. But I’m always looking for homegating recipes, just like these fried jalapenos.
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I served these with some Ranch dressing as well as some Monterey Jack flavored cheese sauce. If you’re serving these for the big game or other party, you’ll probably want to at least double and probably triple the recipe! They are that good.
When IÂ made these, I drained and dried the jalapeno peppers. They were already the hot variety, so leaving the juice on and mixing it into the batter probably would have made them even hotter. So if that’s your preference, by all means do that!
Make enough, especially if you are homegating. having a party means hungry guests, so you can double or triple this recipe. You can print it below.
Mezzetta has a large variety, I made mine with “hot” but they also have “tamed”. Check your grocery store!
Crispy Fried Jalapeno Slices
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 4 cups vegetable shortening or vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup beer
- 16 oz jar Mezzetta sliced Jalapeno peppers drained (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- In deep fryer or cast iron Dutch oven, heat shortening to 365 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, eggs and beer. Mix until combined, set aside.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup flour in a zip top gallon plastic bag. Dry drained jalapenos on paper towels and add to the flour in the bag. Seal bag and shake to coat the peppers.
- Place floured jalapenos into the batter and stir gently to coat. Discard any remaining flour at the bottom of the bag.
- Lift battered jalapenos with a fork and gently drop (careful of back splash) into preheated oil. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-4 minutes.
- Remove to paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Alison says
We loved these! Even my daughter that doesn’t really like Jalapeños loved them!
Sonal Jain says
With what can I replace eggs?
Amanda Formaro says
I cannot say for sure as I have not tested it without eggs. I’ve read that you could try milk or buttermilk, but AGAIN i have not tried this and cannot guarantee your results.
Mithrilhall says
I’m going to attempt to make these this weekend.
Paige says
I am gonna try this recipe with the beer and buttermilk to see which I like better. I will also try it with fresh jalapeno peppers as well.
Amanda Formaro says
Would love to hear your results!
Mikey says
Did this with fresh ones yesterday. Not to bad but they still had a crucnch to them. I did forget to shake them in flour though.
Jen says
Definitely making these but using fresh jalapenoes ,
Amanda Escobar says
i love these on burgers. but i really think fresh sliced jalapeños are better. since the jar ones are soft. but great recipe. will try it, just changing up to fresh jalapeños instead.
Amanda Formaro says
Would love to hear how they turn out!
Teresa says
Can’t wait to try them. Thanks
Amanda Formaro says
Be sure to let us know how it turns out! :)
nikki says
every made these in an air fryer
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Nikki, I haven’t had the chance to try this recipe in the air fryer! If you do, let me know how it turns out!
WILLIAM BUSH says
you would have to freeze them first and since this recipe is using a liquid batter I don’t think they will freeze right I have used a seasoned batter from Louisiana Fish Fry, Air Fry Chicken Coating Mix might try something like this I just didn’t have an air fryer
MY Dog owns me says
Any ideas on baking these?
Amanda Formaro says
Sorry, not with a wet batter like this.
CHRIS HARRISON says
what can I use in place of beer, I am allergic to it.
Amanda Formaro says
Buttermilk, ginger ale or club soda will all work! :)
Terah Webster says
Can another ingredient be substituted for the beer? Please advise! Thanks!
We love the Jalapeno Coins at Red Robin.
Amanda Formaro says
ginger ale would work, or buttermilk!
Teri Giese says
Am SOOOO… happy that you posted an almost totally, (almost,cuz,well,the peppers ARE green!), unhealthy munchie, snack, appetizer, pigout food!!! Pinned, printed, entered contest, (which, not a negative person, just a realist, I won’t win, cuz never win anything), and gonna get me 10 jars of them peppers and EAT THEM ALL!! THANKS ever so much!!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Teri! You will love these, they are so good! Hope you and your friends/family enjoy :) :)