5 from 21 votes
Crispy Cheddar-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Crispy Cheddar-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers are spicy peppers hollowed and filled with shredded cheddar cheese, then coated with egg wash and bread crumbs before deep-frying. The result is a golden, crunchy exterior enclosing melted cheese with a hint of jalapeño heat. Wearing gloves during preparation protects hands from capsaicin irritation.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
98 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 24 jalapeno pepper medium size
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 egg slightly beaten
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wearing plastic gloves, cut the stem end off of the peppers. Carefully remove the seeds and white membrane and stuff the peppers with cheese.
- Heat the oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or large pot.
- Create a breading station by placing the eggs in a small bowl and the bread crumbs in a shallow pan.
- Drop 4 peppers into the eggs and toss to coat. Using a fork, lift 1 pepper at a time out of the eggs and shake off the excess. Drop the egg-coated pepper into the breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Place the breaded pepper on a sheet pan and repeat with the remaining peppers. When all the peppers are coated, let them sit to dry for 15 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, place the peppers, a few at a time, into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Transfer the fried peppers to a platter lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining peppers. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Wear disposable gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation from capsaicin.
- Start with very cold ingredients to reduce cheese leakage during frying.
- Add about 5% cream cheese to the cheddar for a firmer, creamier filling.
- When cutting stems off peppers, leave enough stem to create a solid end that helps hold the cheese inside during frying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
234IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.