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fried jalapeno recipe

Fried Pickled Jalapeño Slices

Crispy fried pickled jalapeño slices are the perfect taco or nacho garnish. Pickled jalapeño slices are dipped then dredged in cornmeal before being lightly fried.
Author Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz can pickled sliced jalapeños
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups canola oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Drain jalapeños. Place drained jalapenos in a single layer on paper towels. Top with more paper towels, and gently press to absorb excess liquid.
  2. In a bowl whisk milk and egg together. In another bowl combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
  4. Dip jalapeno slices in the milk/egg mixture, then dredge in cornmeal mixture.
  5. Fry jalapeños, several at a time, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried jalapeño slices to paper towels to drain.
  6. Repeat with remaining jalapeño slices; use to top tacos or nachos.