Description
These spicy and crispy Jalapeno Fries are a delicious twist on traditional fries, perfect for anyone who loves a bit of heat in their appetizers. Whether deep-fried or oven-baked, these jalapeno strips coated with a crunchy Parmesan crust make for a flavorful snack or party dish.
Ingredients
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Jalapeno Fries:
- 10 large jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- vegetable oil for frying
- ranch or chipotle dip for serving
Instructions
- Cut the jalapenos: Halve and seed the jalapeños, then cut into thin strips.
- Prepare coating: In three separate dishes, place flour mixture, beaten eggs, and panko-Parmesan mixture.
- Coat jalapenos: Dredge jalapeno strips in flour, then egg, and finally panko-Parmesan mixture.
- Fry: Fry coated jalapenos in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dip.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the coated jalapeño fries at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Adjust heat by leaving some jalapeno seeds in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Deep-Fry, Oven-Baked (optional)
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
