Fried Jalapeño Slices

Fried jalapeño slices are one of those appetizers that spicy food lovers drool over. You have that decadent fried crunch mixed with the hot pepper heat. Try a little ranch dressing dip on the side to add a little creamy tang to the plate, too. It’s a simple recipe to make. Simply dip, bread, and fry. You can go from prep to plate in less than 30 minutes.

fried jalapeno slices
Fried jalapeño slices, served with aioli

Of course, fried jalapeño slices are a go-to for spicy-food-fan snacking. They work well for gatherings, from game-day to movie-night. They’re also an excellent way to handle a bumper crop of jalapeños (or other chilies, see below). You can use a ton of extra jalapeños very quickly here — and frankly, they won’t stay long on the plate.

Are jalapeño peppers not hot enough for you? That’s ok. There’s nothing saying these need to be fried jalapeño slices. You can swap them out for serrano peppers or even something hotter if you’re adventurous enough. This is a recipe that’ll work with really any chili. For reference, serrano peppers run 10,000 to 23,000 Scoville heat units. They’re a good step up from the jalapeño (2,500 to 8,000 SHU), but they have a similar bright, grassy bite. It’s an excellent next step up to the jalapeño, and they’re more common in grocery stores than many other chilies.

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Fried Jalapeno Slices

Fried Jalapeño Slices

5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 10 servings
Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 jalapeño peppers
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup corn meal
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut the jalapeño peppers into wheels about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Pour the vegetable oil into a frying pan until it’s 1/2 inch deep. Heat the oil at medium heat.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, corn meal, bread crumbs, baking powder, paprika, salt, and garlic powder.
  • In a separate bowl, add the egg and milk and whisk until fully combined. Pour the mix over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until it reaches a cake batter consistency.
  • Place the jalapeño wheels into the batter and fully cover them on both sides.
  • Once the oil is hot, place the battered jalapeño slices in the oil and fry them on each side until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Jalapeno Pepper
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UPDATE NOTICE: This post was updated on September 11, 2024 to include new content.
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Dave

5 stars
Sooooooooooooo good. I think 1/2” is too thick, but I also had the heat on too high at first. Made them for some friends and everyone loved them!