Description
These crispy and spicy jalapeño bottle caps are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. Sliced jalapeños are coated in a flavorful batter and fried to golden perfection, resulting in a crunchy and addictive treat that will have your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Jalapeño Bottle Caps:
- 12–15 fresh jalapeños, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice and Soak: Slice jalapeños into rounds and soak in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Coating: Mix flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat and Fry: Dredge jalapeño slices in flour mixture, fry in batches until crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling jalapeños.
- For milder flavor, remove some or all of the seeds.
- Best served fresh; can be reheated for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
