Tasty appetizer or use on top of a burger.
Ingredients
- 6 (or more) fresh jalapeno peppers sliced into rings
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounces light beer (or use fizzy seltzer or clear soda)
- 2 to 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil enough to cover the battered jalapeno peppers
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pan (or deep fryer) to medium heat. Do not let it boil.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour, garlic, paprika and salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the eggs and beat/whisk into a batter until smooth.
- Stir in the beer (or fizzy soda). Again until smooth.
- In batches, coat the sliced jalapeno peppers in the batter.
- Fry the battered jalapeno peppers in batches about 5-6 minutes each, turning as needed, until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and lightly salt while they’re hot. Serve.
Inspired: Chili Pepper Madness